Annie Tiang TCM · 国安中医 · Since 1981
Lower Back Pain TCM Care in Singapore
Back discomfort can interrupt sitting, walking, work and rest. Understanding the pattern helps you decide on an appropriate next step.
Care starts with understanding you
Annie Tiang TCM offers individual consultations for lower back pain and mobility concerns. We start with your symptoms and medical history, discuss the limits of TCM care and consider whether further medical assessment is needed.
Back pain has more than one possible cause
A muscle strain, an irritated nerve or another musculoskeletal condition may contribute. Sometimes no single cause is identified. Pain travelling down a leg, numbness or weakness should be discussed with a clinician rather than assumed to be ordinary muscle tension.
Describe how long you can sit or walk, whether coughing or bending changes the pain, and whether symptoms disturb sleep. Bring relevant reports and tell us about previous injuries or surgery.
Assessment before a treatment plan
A consultation may include discussion of movement, work demands, sleep and previous care, with examination as appropriate. Traditional tongue and pulse assessment may also be used. TCM descriptions of patterns are traditional clinical concepts; they are not evidence that back pain is caused by kidney disease or that a disc has moved back into place.
Acupuncture, tuina or herbal medicine may be discussed after suitability is assessed. You can ask about alternatives, adverse effects, fees and how progress will be reviewed. Inform the physician if you take blood-thinning medicines or have an implanted device before needling or electrical stimulation is considered.
What does the evidence say?
Some research supports acupuncture for chronic lower back pain, but recommendations differ. NICE does not recommend acupuncture for low back pain or sciatica. Discuss this uncertainty and the role of exercise, physiotherapy and medical care; acupuncture is not a guaranteed solution or a replacement for necessary treatment.
Support movement at a manageable pace
Where safe, keep up tolerable daily activity and avoid prolonged bed rest. Build activity gradually with advice suited to your condition. Stop exercises that worsen symptoms and seek guidance. A flare-up does not by itself establish new structural damage, but new neurological symptoms require attention.
Do not wait for a routine TCM visit
Go to an emergency department for new difficulty passing urine, loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the genitals or anus, or symptoms affecting both legs. Serious injury also needs emergency assessment. Sudden severe or rapidly worsening pain, fever or feeling unwell calls for urgent medical advice.
Our heritage
Rooted in Generations.
Renewed for Today.
Founded in 1981, Annie Tiang TCM brings its heritage to individual consultations today. Each care discussion should explain the proposed approach, its limitations and when other medical care is needed.
Our team includes Dr Sharon Xia, a TCM physician with a PhD in TCM (Gynaecology and Infertility), whose practice includes women’s health. The team can help identify an appropriate physician for your concern.
Questions before your visit
Can TCM treat sciatica without a medical diagnosis?
Leg pain may have several causes. New weakness or numbness needs medical assessment. A TCM consultation can discuss supportive care, but should not delay diagnosis or necessary treatment.
Can I continue physiotherapy or prescribed medicine?
Tell both clinicians what you are using. Coordinate care and do not stop prescribed treatment on your own. Herbal prescriptions need a review for possible medicine interactions.
Can you guarantee that the pain will not return?
No. Response and recurrence vary. A realistic plan includes review, appropriate activity and reconsideration or referral if symptoms do not improve.
Appointment information
Arrange an individual consultation
Contact the clinic team with your preferred branch and time to check availability. Ask about consultation fees and any proposed treatment charges.
For an initial enquiry, share only what is needed to arrange a visit. Detailed medical history and identifying documents are best discussed through the clinic’s appropriate registration and consultation process.
Katong / East Coast
11 East Coast Road #01-01
The Odeon Katong, Singapore 428722
Haig Road
24A Haig Road, Singapore 438734
Daily, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM. Confirm physician availability with the team.
