Acupuncture for Back Pain
Indian Trail & Charlotte, NC
If back pain is affecting your daily life — whether it came on suddenly or has built up over months or years — acupuncture offers a natural, drug-free way to find relief and support your body's own healing process.
How Acupuncture Helps Back Pain
Back pain can stem from many causes: muscle strain, poor posture, disc issues, arthritis, old injuries, or simply the wear and tear of daily life. Acupuncture works by stimulating specific points along the body to reduce inflammation, release tight muscles, improve local blood flow, and encourage the nervous system to release the body's own natural pain-relieving chemicals.
Many patients find that acupuncture not only eases the pain itself, but also addresses the underlying tension and imbalance that caused it in the first place — helping prevent the pain from simply returning.
Types of Back Pain We Treat
Our back pain treatments are customized to your specific condition, including:
What to Expect
Every treatment plan starts with a thorough discussion of your pain — where it is, how long you've had it, what makes it better or worse, and how it's affecting your life. From there, Tamara Koltun, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac., ADS designs a personalized treatment approach, which may include:
Why Choose Acupuncture Therapy
Ready to Find Relief?
You don't have to live with back pain. Call 704-651-9585 to schedule your visit, or reach out through our Contact page to learn more about how acupuncture can help your specific type of back pain.
⚠️ If you are experiencing severe, sudden, or worsening back pain — especially with numbness, weakness, or loss of bladder/bowel control — seek immediate medical attention.
How Acupuncture Helps Back Pain
Back pain can stem from many causes: muscle strain, poor posture, disc issues, arthritis, old injuries, or simply the wear and tear of daily life. Acupuncture works by stimulating specific points along the body to reduce inflammation, release tight muscles, improve local blood flow, and encourage the nervous system to release the body's own natural pain-relieving chemicals.
Many patients find that acupuncture not only eases the pain itself, but also addresses the underlying tension and imbalance that caused it in the first place — helping prevent the pain from simply returning.
Types of Back Pain We Treat
Our back pain treatments are customized to your specific condition, including:
- Lower back pain
- Upper back and mid-back pain
- Chronic back pain
- Acute injuries and strains
- Sciatica and nerve-related pain
- Muscle spasm and tension
- Pain related to arthritis or disc issues
- Post-surgical or injury recovery
What to Expect
Every treatment plan starts with a thorough discussion of your pain — where it is, how long you've had it, what makes it better or worse, and how it's affecting your life. From there, Tamara Koltun, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac., ADS designs a personalized treatment approach, which may include:
- Traditional acupuncture to target pain and restore balance
- Electroacupuncture, which adds a gentle electrical stimulation to acupuncture points for enhanced pain relief, especially effective for chronic or stubborn pain
- Cupping therapy to release deep muscle tension and improve circulation
- Gua Sha to relieve muscle tightness and support pain management
- Lifestyle and self-care guidance to support your recovery between sessions
Why Choose Acupuncture Therapy
- NC-licensed and NCCAOM board-certified acupuncturist with over 12 years of experience
- Treatments are always customized to your body, not a one-size-fits-all protocol
- A calm, dedicated, one-on-one setting for every visit
- Serving patients throughout Indian Trail, Charlotte, Matthews, Monroe, Mint Hill, Weddington, Waxhaw, Wesley Chapel, and Stallings
Ready to Find Relief?
You don't have to live with back pain. Call 704-651-9585 to schedule your visit, or reach out through our Contact page to learn more about how acupuncture can help your specific type of back pain.
⚠️ If you are experiencing severe, sudden, or worsening back pain — especially with numbness, weakness, or loss of bladder/bowel control — seek immediate medical attention.