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You get up in the morning and your back is already tense.
Prolonged sitting at the office becomes a strain. Bending over suddenly causes a pulling sensation in the lower back. After a long workday, every movement feels difficult, and even simple tasks like tying shoes or carrying groceries become arduous.
Perhaps you've already tried physiotherapy, medication, or various treatments. Some have provided short-term relief – but the symptoms keep returning.
If this sounds familiar, you're not alone.
Symptoms
Back pain can present very differently. Patients often report:
Pain in the lower or upper back
Sharp or pulling pain
Muscle tightness in the back
Pain when sitting or standing
Pain when bending or twisting
Pain radiating into the buttocks or leg
Tingling or numbness
Limited mobility
Pain after physical exertion or prolonged sitting
Possible medical diagnoses
Back pain can be associated with different diagnoses, for example:
Herniated disc
Muscle tension
Lumbago
Sciatica
Facet joint syndrome
Spinal canal stenosis
Degenerative changes in the spine
Osteoarthritis of the small facet joints
Regardless of the diagnosis, many people experience similar symptoms. What matters is not only what the diagnosis is, but how your body is currently responding and why the pain persists.
My approach
Many treatments focus primarily on the affected structure – for example, muscles, intervertebral discs or joints.
In my experience, however, the structure does not always explain why pain persists for months or even years.
Therefore, with the 5XPain™ method, I not only look at the back itself, but also at the interplay of the nervous system, regulation and the individual reaction patterns of your body.
The aim of the treatment is to release existing blockages and to support the body in returning to a state in which natural regulation becomes possible.
Many patients report changes during treatment such as reduced pain, warmth, tingling, deeper relaxation, or improved mobility.
The body doesn't heal because the pain disappears. The pain disappears when the body is able to regulate itself again.
What can change again
When back pain subsides, often much more than just the pain itself changes.
Many patients report that they are experiencing:
Getting up more easily in the morning
being able to sit or stand for longer periods
bend over without fear
Enjoy walks
to do sports
lifting their children or grandchildren
sleeping through the night
to experience everyday life more freely again
Because often the real problem isn't the pain itself – but what it takes away from you in everyday life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can acupuncture also help with chronic back pain?
Many of my patients only come to me after months or years with persistent symptoms. We'll discuss whether the treatment is suitable for you during our initial consultation.
Does acupuncture also help with a herniated disc?
Book an appointment
Back pain doesn't have to permanently control your everyday life.
If you would like to find out whether the 5XPain™ method is also suitable for your ailments, I look forward to meeting you in person.