Accupuncture, why did I wait?

[tri31]

I have been suffering with sciatic pain for months now. I had it with the last two pregnancies, so I was resigned to just tough it out. My friend became an accupuncturist a few years ago. They live like an hour away, but mutual friends have been telling me to go see her. I have been reluctant. Last night we went to see them for dinner. Later, my back was really bothering me. She asked me if I wanted help, so I accepted. She was very careful with me. An hour or later we went home. A few hours later I started to notice a difference.
I slept in peace last night for the first time in months. I still feel better.

[Funny Face]

I'm writing this down in case I ever get pregnant again!


I have terrible back pain, I'd be thrilled if acupuncture worked!

[isras1]

Awesome! I too suffer from sciatic pain and have begun to feel it and I'm only 12 weeks along. It worries me. Do you do chiropractic care during pregnancy? I've been considering acupuncture instead of chiropractic during this pregnancy. Let us know how long the comfort lasts, thanks for sharing.

[AliciaP8]

Are you still able to lay on your belly or did she do it some other way? Glad you're feeling better!

[tri31]

Oh no, my belly is getting big. I laid on my side. As for the pain, may back is still much better. She said one treatment month is average. I have never been to a chiropractor. I am a little scared of being, manipulated. Accupuncture was not scary or painfull, so I will stick with that.

[RedOakMomma]

acupuncture is fantastic! We used it while TTC ds3, and I noticed a big improvement in lots of body ailments...and sleep was AWESOME.

Thanks for the reminder about pregnancy acupuncture...it's been a few years, and it was kind of off my radar.

[rightkindofme]

I get acupuncture once a week and I consider it wonderful and miraculous.
YAY acupuncture!!