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February 15, 2012 at 6:09 pm #602187
BlendParticipantI am considering acupuncture for back pain.
Anyone know a good therapist in town? And their rates? Hoping for something reasonable.
February 15, 2012 at 6:33 pm #748232
GoGoParticipantI used acupuncture for back pain and it worked like a charm! Went to WA State Acupuncture in the International District, 206-292-9646. http://www.acupunctureomd.com
February 15, 2012 at 9:57 pm #748233
herongrrrlParticipantI used acupuncture for pain associated with a herniated disc. The doctor I went to, in addition to being an acupuncturist, is also a chiropractor and his treatments were a combination of both techniques (adjustments followed by time with the needles). He also prescribed exercises. The three together worked extremely well. He accepts most insurance so it only cost me the co-pay; the clinic also charges less per office visit for folks paying out-of-pocket, but I don’t know what that rate is off the top of my head.
Rick Posmantur, Seattle Naturopathy, Acupuncture and Birth Center, Madison Valley, (206) 328-7929.
February 15, 2012 at 11:04 pm #748234
SueParticipantThere is an affordable community acupuncture clinic that’s been mentioned here on WSB and got good reviews. I’ve never been, but it looks like a great place. https://westseattleblog.com/2011/08/community-acupuncture-project-of-west-sea-new-wsb-sponsor
February 15, 2012 at 11:11 pm #748235
WDParticipantKathy Nordgren is a terrific West Seattle acupuncturist who get amazing results with pain. I’d highly recommend her. Has an office on California Ave SW in the White Crane Wellness Center. 930-3401
February 15, 2012 at 11:50 pm #748236
sonjaParticipantBack pain is the number one reason people in the US seek out acupuncture and patients usually are enthusiastic about the results.
I own the Community Acupuncture Project of West Sea. We are a sliding scale clinic ($15-$40) that strives to make acupuncture affordable for people. We are a block west of the California/Alaska junction. For more info: http://www.acupunctureforall.org
February 24, 2012 at 11:52 pm #748237
BlendParticipantHi Sonja-
Thanks for the response. I was reading on your site that you do the treatments from recliner and access the arms and legs. If I have back pain, don’t you need access to the back too? I was going to read up on how that works but don’t have time to research. I was thinking of making an appointment for next week but want to be sure this is for me.
Thanks,
February 25, 2012 at 1:05 am #748238
anonymeParticipantAlkiCabCompany, I know you’ll want a response from Sonja but thought I’d add my two cents in the meantime. I’ve been an acupuncture patient for many decades, and have friends and family practicing in the field. I’ve been treated for everything from endometriosis to back/neck pain and arthritis.
The location of the needles may be in a completely different area of the body than the site of the pain. Also, acupuncture is specific to the individual – one person’s back pain may be completely different than someone else’s, with needles in different spots.
I’ve only had needles in the back one time in all these years, and that particular treatment was for anxiety – not back pain. All other treatment has been while lying on a table.
February 25, 2012 at 2:27 am #748239
megMemberI second the suggestion for Sonja/Community Acupuncture Project of WS. It is a great model. I have used acupuncture for low back pain(and other things over the years) with great success.
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