I have suffered with incredible chronic excruciating back pain for the last couple of years. As I get older, the pain seems to get worst. My chronic pain made my quality of life difficult or almost impossible at times which lead to some periods of isolation. Through the results of painstaking trial and error, I was constantly searching for a successful pain management. I have tried numerous treatments to include pain medications, physical therapy, TENS, low back pain home care, massages, radio frequency treatment, chiropractic care, yoga, ice and heat, anti-inflammatory medications and even counseling and they all provided short-term relief.  During my suffering, my doctor had exhausted all resources and was eager to find a drug-free approach to my pain management and decided to refer me to a licensed Acupuncturist.  I was very reluctant at first especially since I didn’t care for needles but the chronic back pain made me take a chance.  After the initial treatment, I experienced dramatic relief. I am presently on a maintenance schedule and the treatments have been very effective at reducing my pain, decreasing some stress, help with sleeping, and improved my energy level. Acupuncture can be what you need to support the highest possible quality of life. I would highly recommend acupuncture to anyone that is pursuing a hopeful and promising approach to managing and eliminating chronic pain. - B.C.