Acupuncture has been around for almost 2,500 years and has done wonders for the body. Just recently an acupuncture study was conducted and it was found that acupuncture helps to reduce shoulder, back, and neck pain. Some may think acupuncture may be painful, but many people have reported that it didn’t hurt. They just felt a small prick. If you do decide to try acupuncture to relieve back pain, don’t think that the pain will subside after one session. You may have to go a few more times before the pain subsides.