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Some research suggests acupuncture can alleviate pain but the majority of research suggests that acupuncture's effects are mainly due to placebo. [8] Evidence suggests that any benefits of acupuncture are short-lasting. [80] There is insufficient evidence to support use of acupuncture compared to mainstream medical treatments. [81]
Undertreatment of pain is the absence of pain management therapy for a person in pain when treatment is indicated. Consensus in evidence-based medicine and the recommendations of medical specialty organizations establish guidelines to determine the treatment for pain which health care providers ought to offer. [91]
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They consisted of one observational study on acupuncture side effects, and four randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating acupuncture treatment for low back pain, knee osteoarthritis, migraine prophylaxis, and tension-type headache. The trials are considered to be one of the largest clinical studies in the field of acupuncture. [2]
As for how often a person should have acupuncture to relieve sciatica pain, Chong noted that, “where conditions are more acute and there is minimal structural degradation, then a treatment ...
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According to the results of a qualitative review, it suggests that dry needling combined with acupuncture was more effective in alleviating pain and achieved a higher response rate than dry needling alone. However, there is no clear research on if dry needling is a better treatment choice over laser, physical therapy, or other combined treatments.
Electroacupuncture is a form of acupuncture where a small electric current is passed between pairs of acupuncture needles. The Cochrane Collaboration, a group of evidence-based medicine (EBM) reviewers, reviewed acupuncture and electroacupuncture for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Because of the small number and poor quality of studies ...