Tried everything and it still hurts?
When an MRI, an orthopaedist and physiotherapy haven't solved your back pain.
Move again without thinking about your back
Natural treatment for back pain even when you've tried everything
MRI, orthopaedist, physiotherapy, painkillers – and the pain keeps coming back? Yotam Sraya, a licensed practitioner of Chinese and Japanese medicine, finds the source of the pain with a unique Japanese diagnosis and treats it with Chinese and Japanese acupuncture, cupping and Tui-Na – naturally, without side effects.
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- 10 years treating back pain
- Japanese palpation diagnosis
- 5.0 ★ on Google
- 2 clinics Midtown · Givatayim border
★★★★★
"After a long period of back pain from sitting too much, Yotam released all the pain" – Sapir G.Rated 5.0 on Google ↗Does this sound familiar?
- You wake up in pain and it takes a while for your back to "loosen up"
- You think twice before bending, lifting or turning
- You've had an MRI, physio and painkillers – and the pain comes back
- Pain that radiates to your buttock, leg or arm
- Long hours at the computer or driving end in pain
- You've been offered surgery and want to try another way first
There is an answer – natural, personal and without side effects.
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Move again without thinking about your back
What Yotam treats
Every back pain is different – so every treatment starts by diagnosing the source, not just the spot that hurts
Lower back pain and locked back
"Your back shouldn't decide what you do today"
Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people come to the clinic: chronic pain that has lasted for months, a back that suddenly "locks", or pain that gets worse with long sitting. Acupuncture releases stiff muscles and improves blood flow to the area – so the body can start to heal.
- Chronic lower back pain
- Lumbago and sharp pain after effort
- Pain from long sitting and computer work
Herniated disc, bulging disc and radiating pain
"An image isn't the whole story"
Many 50-year-olds would show a bulging or herniated disc on a scan – and many of them have no pain at all. In other words, what the scan shows doesn't always explain the pain. Chinese medicine treats the whole body: blood flow, the surrounding muscles and what keeps the nerve irritated.
Many patients come after they've already been offered surgery, looking for a natural way to try first. The medical decision itself is always made with your doctor.
- Herniated and bulging discs
- Sciatica – pain radiating to the buttock and leg
- Tingling or numbness in the arms or legs
Stiff neck, shoulders and upper back
"Turn your head without thinking about it"
Stress, screen work and poor sleep build up in the neck and shoulders, sometimes with headaches too. A combination of acupuncture, cupping and Tui-Na releases tight muscles and restores range of motion.
- Stiff neck and tension headaches
- Shoulder and upper back pain
- Stiffness after long hours at a screen
A point on the leg that tells about the lower back
How Yotam finds, by touch, what is affecting the lower back.
Nice to meet you
Nice to meet you, I'm Yotam Sraya
I'm a licensed practitioner of Chinese and Japanese medicine, and for years back pain, neck pain and herniated discs have been a large part of my clinical work. I combine Chinese acupuncture, Japanese acupuncture in the Kiiko Matsumoto style, cupping and Tui-Na – according to what each patient's body needs.
What sets my approach apart is the diagnosis: by palpating the abdomen and points on the body, I look for where blood flow isn't working smoothly – and focus the treatment there. My goal isn't only to ease the pain, but to help you move, function and feel good in everyday life again.
Talk to Yotam on WhatsAppHow it works
What does the process look like?
First assessment – 10 minutes, free
A short WhatsApp or phone chat: what hurts, since when, and what you've already tried. Together we'll see whether treatment suits you.
Personal treatment
Chinese and Japanese diagnosis – pulse, tongue and palpation – then acupuncture, cupping or Tui-Na as needed. A session lasts about an hour.
Process & follow-up
A minimum of five sessions is recommended, then we review the change in pain and movement together and decide what's next.
What patients say
5.0 ★★★★★Read all Google reviews ↗★★★★★Yotam is simply amazing. Calm and serene, endless professionalism and incredible knowledge. I came to him after a long period of back pain from sitting too much and, like a magician, he released all the pain and stiffness. Warmly recommended – you'll leave with a healthier body and peace of mind.
★★★★★I can't recommend Yotam enough! His approach to helping me with my back pain has been professional and personal; easing discomfort and pain and giving a lot of good advice on how to avoid the pain to begin with.
★★★★★Simply amazing. I contacted Yotam after an injury just before my wedding, very sceptical about Chinese medicine. Yotam was super available and came to me the same day I reached out. I got acupuncture and lots of tips and aids for recovery, and after every session I could feel a change. Highly recommended!
Back pain – without surgery
Why an MRI doesn't tell the whole story, and how acupuncture treats back pain.
FAQ
Questions about Back pain
Does acupuncture help with back pain?
Yes. Back pain is one of the most common reasons for Chinese medicine treatment. Acupuncture releases tight muscles, improves blood flow to the area and reduces inflammation – and combined with cupping and Tui-Na, the body gets moving again.
I have a herniated disc – can it be treated?
Yes. Many patients come with a herniated or bulging disc or sciatica. Treatment addresses the pain, the surrounding muscles and blood flow. Important: it complements medical follow-up, it doesn't replace it.
I've been offered surgery. Should I try Chinese medicine first?
Many patients come at exactly this stage, to try a natural approach before deciding on surgery. The medical decision is made with your doctor; Yotam will be happy to check with you whether treatment is suitable.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on the pain and how long you've had it. A minimum of five sessions is recommended, then you review progress together. Many people feel a change after the first few sessions.
What is the free 10-minute first assessment?
A short, free WhatsApp or phone chat in which Yotam hears what hurts, since when and what you've tried – and tells you whether and how treatment can help. No commitment.
Does it hurt?
It shouldn't. The needles are as fine as a hair, and even finer in the Japanese style – from nothing at all to a tiny pinch.
When should I see a doctor straight away?
If back pain comes with weakness in the legs, loss of bladder or bowel control, high fever or after a serious injury – seek urgent medical care immediately.
Let's get you moving again
Message Yotam now for a free 10-minute first assessment, no commitment. He answers personally, usually the same day.
Midtown Tel Aviv
150 Menachem Begin Rd., Midtown complex, Tel Aviv
Get directions ↗Givatayim border
5 Ma'avar Yabok St., Tel Aviv (Givatayim border)
Get directions ↗By appointment · Sun–Thu
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