At the recent World Congress of Pain held in Montréal, Canada, acupuncture emerged as a standout feature in a multitude of presentations. While I plan to delve into the specific studies in a subsequent post, I’d like to share a noteworthy observation here.

In the realm of physical therapies, acupuncture proved to be the undisputed frontrunner regarding the volume of studies presented at the congress. A striking 14 abstracts on acupuncture were showcased, compared to a mere 4 for physiotherapy, 1 for osteopathy, and none for chiropractic.

This disparity underscores the growing interest and attention that the scientific community is directing toward acupuncture, setting it apart from other treatment modalities.