BACK PAIN AND ACUPUNCTURE Back pain commonly stems from a strain, tension, or injury. Frequent causes of back pain are: strained muscles or ligaments a muscle spasm muscle tension damaged disks injuries, fractures, or falls Activities that can lead to strains or spasms include: lifting something improperly Acupuncture can be beneficial in that: Performed correctly, it is safe. There are very few side effects. It can be effectively combined with other treatments. It can control some types of pain. It help patients for whom pain medications are not suitable.