Acupuncture For Slip Disc Problems: A Case Study

History: Patient is an officer in Oil Public Undertaking in Finance Department.  Finance department requires more sitting and it becomes strenuous during quarter closing periods. This sitting requirement, incorrect posture and irregular proper exercise caused  his hip pain problem. He consulted doctor and was given medicination and the problem was aggravating day by day. One morning, he couldn’t stand up on my feet.  His legs were not taking any strength and he just balled down on the bed. His total life took a turn and he felt helpless.  He was rushed to an Orthopedist who provide personal attention and got immediate MRI.  The MRI revealed that there was slip disc at L4-L5 and some diffusion at L1-L2. He was given four injections on the same day and was counseled that he will be cured within a week.  His condition became worse day by day and he was unable to move side on bed and could not eat with his hands. He apprised the doctor on fifth day about his condition and got admitted in hospital where he was put on injection and traction. One of his friends suggested Acupuncture to him. In the meantime, he was prescribed more medication and physiotherapy and yet no improvement. He was again admitted in the hospital and was given pain killer injections.He was told to do his bowel movements in a diaper. He reached out to our clinic in desperation to get well.