Back Pain Not Improving? It May Not Be Just a Back Problem

Acupuncture Treatment for Back Pain in Auckland

Back pain is one of the most common problems we see in clinic.

Many patients have already tried different treatments — massage, physio, or painkillers — but the pain keeps coming back.

👉 In many cases, the problem is not just in the back itself.

Why Back Pain Does Not Improve

Most treatments focus on where the pain is.

But in clinical practice, we often find:

• Nerve irritation or entrapment
• Deep muscle tension in the upper or mid back
• Imbalance between neck, shoulder, and back
• Pain that spreads across different areas

👉 The location of pain is not always the real source.

This is why:

• Scans may look “normal”
• Treatments help temporarily, but pain returns
• Symptoms become chronic over time

Common Symptoms of Back Pain

• Upper back pain or mid back pain
• Pain around the shoulder blade area
• Pain spreading to the chest or ribs
• Tingling, numbness, or electric-like pain
• Sharp or knife-like pain in the back
• Tightness, stiffness, or pulling sensation
• Pain worse with movement, breathing, or sitting

Our Approach – Acupuncture for Back Pain

At our clinic, we do not just treat the pain.

👉 We focus on finding the real cause.

This includes:

• Physical examination
• Identifying key tender points
• Understanding nerve and muscle relationships

Treatment may involve:

• Releasing nerve entrapment
• Deep muscle relaxation
• Targeted acupuncture treatment

👉 The goal is not temporary relief, but real improvement.

Case Examples

Case 1 – Upper back pain spreading to chest and arm
Severe pain in the left neck, shoulder, upper back, and chest for over one year, with tingling in the left arm.

Pain followed a clear pattern from the upper back to the chest.

After identifying key points related to nerve entrapment, treatment was applied.

👉 Symptoms improved significantly within minutes.

Case 2 – Long-term intercostal neuralgia (5 years)
Pain started from the back and travelled to the upper abdomen, coming and going for years.

Diagnosed as intercostal nerve irritation.

After targeted acupuncture and cupping treatment:

👉 Pain reduced by around 95%.

Patient Reviews

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“I approached Dr Win for my back pain after a friend’s recommendation.

I had severe shoulder and upper back pain, especially around the shoulder blade, with tingling and electric-like pain spreading across my back and chest.

After just two visits, my back pain was almost gone. I could return to my normal workouts and felt more energised than I had in years.

Highly recommend if you have back pain or nerve-related pain.”

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“I have had a back injury for over 10 years. I tried different treatments before, but nothing worked as well as this.

My back used to feel tight, stiff, and painful, sometimes with a pulling or heavy sensation.

After the first treatment, I already felt more movement. After a few sessions, I was sleeping better and moving much easier.

Highly recommend for long-term back pain or old injuries.”

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“Dr Huang quickly found the real cause of my pain, which no one else explained before.

I had sharp, knife-like pain in my upper back, sometimes spreading across the ribs and chest, with numbness and electric-like sensations.

After treatment, the pain reduced a lot and I felt much more comfortable.

Very professional and effective.”

Why Choose Us

• Focus on accurate diagnosis
• Experience with chronic back pain
• Target nerve and muscle-related causes
• Trusted by many patients in Auckland

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Book an Appointment

If your back pain is not improving,
👉 it may be time to look deeper.

👉 Book online:
https://drwin.co.nz/online-booking/

PhD Win Acupuncture Clinic – Auckland