Quality science supporting the acupuncture use for neck pain is catching up with the practice. A systematic review by scientists from Cochrane collaboration confirmed that acupuncture is significantly more effective than sham acupuncture for neck pain relief. The scientists from Southern California University performed nine meta-analyses. Seven of them yielded positive results. The systematic review […]
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Electro-acupuncture restores learning and memory impairment induced by both diabetes mellitus and cerebral ischemia in rats, conclude researchers from Beijing. Previous studies have shown electro-acupuncture can improve peripheral neuropathy and diabetic encephalopathy. If you are suffering from diabetes, acupuncture is a word to remember. Recent studies have shown maternal diabetes to be linked to infant […]
US Air Force doctors will have a new medical weapon in their arsenal: acupuncture. Military physicians, pleased with the success of treating wounded troops at home, will begin teaching battlefield medics how to fight severe or chronic pain by inserting tiny acupuncture needles under soldiers’ skin, the Baltimore Sun reports. “This is one of the […]
Acupuncture is superior to medication therapy for headaches. It is more effective than sham acupuncture (fake needle or placebo) in reducing headache intensity and frequency. More people respond to acupuncture than to medication. These are the conclusions of this massive, systematic review, which included 31 studies on acupuncture for chronic headache, including migraine and tension-type […]
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Are you seeking a more holistic approach to tackle your depression? Imagine a remedy that doesn’t solely rely on popping pills. You may have read the article on stuff.co.nz titled “Needles ease depression“. The article cites a small Australian study, which shows that acupuncture can effectively relieve severe depression. The study, conducted at the College […]
It is hard to quantify the effect of acupuncture. This is why this study reported by scientists from Cancer Center in New York is so interesting. After four weeks, 39 percent of neck surgery patients who got acupuncture reported improvements in pain and mobility, compared with only 7 percent in people who got typical care. […]
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Acupuncture can improve cyclists’ performance, Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine reports. Acupuncture gave higher RPE scores. And the higher RPE scores gave lower time and VAS scores. Have I confused you? In other words, the cyclists receiving acupuncture before the 20km ride achieved greater levels of exertion, cycled faster and had less pain.
Manual therapy, mobilisation and acupuncture are better choices for managing most common neck pain than many current practices, a seven-year study finds. Researchers conclude that neck collars and ultrasound are not recommended. Corticosteroid injections and surgery should only be considered if there is associated pain, weakness or numbness in the arm, fracture or serious disease. […]
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Acupuncture for Neck Pain: Science is catching up with the practice
Quality science supporting the acupuncture use for neck pain is catching up with the practice. A systematic review by scientists from Cochrane collaboration confirmed that acupuncture is significantly more effective than sham acupuncture for neck pain relief. The scientists from Southern California University performed nine meta-analyses. Seven of them yielded positive results. The systematic review […]
Acupuncture improves memory impaired by diabetes
Electro-acupuncture restores learning and memory impairment induced by both diabetes mellitus and cerebral ischemia in rats, conclude researchers from Beijing. Previous studies have shown electro-acupuncture can improve peripheral neuropathy and diabetic encephalopathy. If you are suffering from diabetes, acupuncture is a word to remember. Recent studies have shown maternal diabetes to be linked to infant […]
Acupuncture – Pentagon’s new weapon
US Air Force doctors will have a new medical weapon in their arsenal: acupuncture. Military physicians, pleased with the success of treating wounded troops at home, will begin teaching battlefield medics how to fight severe or chronic pain by inserting tiny acupuncture needles under soldiers’ skin, the Baltimore Sun reports. “This is one of the […]
Acupuncture for headaches and migraines superior to medication
Acupuncture is superior to medication therapy for headaches. It is more effective than sham acupuncture (fake needle or placebo) in reducing headache intensity and frequency. More people respond to acupuncture than to medication. These are the conclusions of this massive, systematic review, which included 31 studies on acupuncture for chronic headache, including migraine and tension-type […]
Acupuncture eases severe depression
Are you seeking a more holistic approach to tackle your depression? Imagine a remedy that doesn’t solely rely on popping pills. You may have read the article on stuff.co.nz titled “Needles ease depression“. The article cites a small Australian study, which shows that acupuncture can effectively relieve severe depression. The study, conducted at the College […]
Acupuncture five times better for pain after surgery
It is hard to quantify the effect of acupuncture. This is why this study reported by scientists from Cancer Center in New York is so interesting. After four weeks, 39 percent of neck surgery patients who got acupuncture reported improvements in pain and mobility, compared with only 7 percent in people who got typical care. […]
Acupuncture improves athletic performance
Acupuncture can improve cyclists’ performance, Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine reports. Acupuncture gave higher RPE scores. And the higher RPE scores gave lower time and VAS scores. Have I confused you? In other words, the cyclists receiving acupuncture before the 20km ride achieved greater levels of exertion, cycled faster and had less pain.
7-year neck pain study: acupuncture and manipulation best choice for neck pain
Manual therapy, mobilisation and acupuncture are better choices for managing most common neck pain than many current practices, a seven-year study finds. Researchers conclude that neck collars and ultrasound are not recommended. Corticosteroid injections and surgery should only be considered if there is associated pain, weakness or numbness in the arm, fracture or serious disease. […]