It did appear to work for me . . . though I also got one of those ball chairs and have been doing some serious back and stomach exercises daily along with stretching.
BBC NEWS | Health | Acupressure 'good for back pain': "Acupressure is more effective in reducing lower back pain than standard physical therapies, a study suggests.
Researchers in Taiwan found the effects of the therapy which involves applying pressure on points stimulated by acupuncture lasted for six months."