Question 1

Does cupping help lower back pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes, especially excellent for muscle stiffness, blood stasis, and chronic tension.

Question 2

Does moxibustion help the lower back?

Accepted Answer

Yes, especially excellent for cold-type lower back pain and chronic stiffness.

Question 3

Can physical therapy alone heal back pain?

Accepted Answer

For mild cases yes; chronic/severe cases need combined approach.

Question 4

Do you also do traction therapy (lumbar pulling)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, lumbar traction is available for disc and stenosis cases.

Question 5

What effect does infrared therapy provide?

Accepted Answer

Deep heat therapy improves circulation, relieves pain, and aids muscle relaxation.

Question 6

How long do cupping marks last?

Accepted Answer

5–10 days typically; harmless and not bruising.

Question 7

What is ICT (interferential current) therapy?

Accepted Answer

Mid-frequency electrical stimulation that penetrates deep for pain relief and muscle relaxation.

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