While I was takin' PT for my back they did "dry needlin' ". They put needles in my back muscles & hooked electrodes ta em. It made my muscles spasm & relax more. The more they relaxed the less I hurt. I'm not sure if acupuncture does the same thing but I was willin' ta try anything short o' surgery. Eventually I had an epidural that put Kenelogg inta my disk. Well that was what worked for me. I had it again this last May. 2 years & 3 months apart. I'll do it again every time I need it. I sure hope ya find what works for ya. Chronic pain can ruin your quality o' life. My prayers are w/ya.