29/12/2025
Handy pic!
https://www.facebook.com/share/1PwVYJx47E/
I came across this image a while ago (can’t remember where 🤷🏽♀️), but it really helped me understand the differences between disc changes and why back pain can feel so different from person to person.
I hope it helps you make sense of things too.
A message to back pain sufferers ⬇️
Back pain doesn’t appear overnight , it builds up over time.
Disc changes like bulging, herniation, thinning or degeneration can press on nerves and create pain that travels into the lower back, hips or legs (sciatica).
Acupuncture does not reverse disc structure,
but many people find it helps to:
✔ reduce inflammation & muscle tension
✔ calm nerve irritation
✔ improve mobility
✔ support recovery alongside physiotherapy, exercise & medical care