Friday, October, 23, 2009
Treatment Of Back Pain Using Acupuncture
May 18, 2009
According to a new study, people with chronic low back pain who undergo acupuncture--even fake acupuncture that uses toothpicks instead of needles--experience relief from their symptoms. Researchers recruited
638 adults with chronic low back pain who had never had acupuncture. The patients were assigned to receive either individualized acupuncture, standardized acupuncture, simulated acupuncture, or standard medical care. Investigators found that at eight weeks the individualized, standardized,...
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Expert & Community Posts
By Karen Lee Richards
,
Health Expert
...done in both Europe and America have suggested that acupuncture is an effective treatment for...
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By Karen Lee Richards
,
Health Expert
I have recently read several studies that found acupuncture to be an effective treatment for...
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By Dr. Mark Borigini
,
Health Expert
...the most frequently recommended treatment for low back pain. Research has shown that 80% of...
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By Dr. Mark Borigini
,
Health Expert
...anti-inflammatory medication, anti-depressant medications, acupuncture, massage, and electrical...
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By Karen Lee Richards
,
Health Expert
We've long known that acupuncture can be effective in relieving pain, but little has been known...
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Health Guide
Although the use of
acupuncture is still somewhat controversial in Western medical circles, a number of research studies have shown it to be an effective treatment for fibromyalgia and other chronic...
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...physical activity, particularly heavy lifting and trunk twisting,should be avoided during acute
back pain.
Acupuncture has not proven to have any value for acute low
back pain in most patients, but...
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...Other promising approaches, such as Botox injections and lidocaine patches, are also being investigated.
Acupuncture. A study in the British Medical Journal found that
acupuncture provided longer...
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Alternative Treatments
Acupuncture. People with
back pain find longer lasting relief from
acupuncture than physical therapy, according to a study in the British Medical Journal. Another...
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...It is not yet covered by most insurers, however, and more studies are needed to confirm its benefits.
Acupuncture.
Acupuncture is now a common alternative treatment for certain kinds of pain. It...
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According to a new study published in the British Medical Journal, the pain-relieving effects of acupuncture are small compared to a placebo. In a...
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