Acupuncture Lowers Back Surgery Rates in Korea
In this study, the authors found that the patients that received acupuncture for their low back pain had lower risk of undergoing surgery for their back pain. ~ Dr. Broussard…
Effectiveness Study: Dry Needling vs Acupuncture for Back Pain
Some say acupuncture and dry needling are different, and some say there is some overlap. In this article published in the journal Medicine, the authors concluded that dry needling was…
Acupuncture Shown To Help Osteoarthritis
In this paper, the authors said that they found 60 good quality articles in the medical literature, and they suggested that acupuncture was effective for osteoarthritis. ~ Dr. Broussard Complementary…
Acupuncture Helps Neck Pain By Reducing Trapezius Muscle Activity
In this study, the authors found that acupuncture treatment of the trapezius muscles at the bottom of the neck and across the shoulder area helped to reduce neck pain. The…
Steroid Injection vs Dry Needling For Plantar Fasciitis
In an article published in International Orthopaedics, the authors concluded that steroid injection can help plantar heel pain rapidly but dry needling can provide more satisfactory results for patients with…
Standardizing Acupuncture Treatment for Peripheral Neuropathy
In this article published in Medical Acupuncture, the authors found that a standardized method of using electroacupuncture for the treatment of peripheral neuropathy was effective, and further research is warranted. ~…
Acupuncture Activates Stem Cell Production and Reduces Inflammation
In this animal study, the authors found that electroacupuncture activated areas in the sympathetic nervous system to help produce stem cells that can enhance tissue repair, and reduce inflammation which…
Acupuncture Has Possible Role in Promoting Cartilage Repair in Knee Osteoarthritis
In this article, the authors conclude that acupuncture has a clinical effect on knee osteoarthritis which is superior compared with physiotherapy, and hint the possible roles of acupuncture in promoting…
Acupuncture for neck disorders – Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
In a review of medical studies regarding acupuncture for neck disorders, the authors of this paper concluded that there is moderate-quality evidence that acupuncture relieves pain better than fake treatments,…