The Effectiveness Of Acupuncture

Author:Bioplasm UpdateTime:2018-04-16

People use acupuncture to relieve pain and treat certain health conditions. You can use it by itself or as part of a treatment program. Studies have found promising results for the use of acupuncture to treat nausea and vomiting related to pregnancy, chemotherapy, and postsurgery pain. Acupuncture also may be useful for:

Stroke rehabilitationStroke rehabilitation, which involves relearning skills that a person lost because of brain damage from a stroke.

Headache.

Menstrual cramps.

Tennis elbowTennis elbow.

FibromyalgiaFibromyalgia, or widespread pain and tenderness of muscle and soft tissue.

Myofascial painMyofascial pain, caused by spasm in the muscles.

OsteoarthritisOsteoarthritis, or the breakdown of the tissue (cartilage) that protects and cushions joints.

Low back pain. For people who have low back pain, acupuncture may help decrease pain and increase activity. Some studies show that acupuncture reduced pain and disability related to back problems more than usual treatment.1, 2

Carpal tunnel syndromeCarpal tunnel syndrome, or pressure on a nerve in the wrist that results in tingling, numbness, weakness, or pain of the fingers and hand.

AsthmaAsthma, or inflammation in the tubes that carry air to the lungs, resulting in periodic episodes of difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest tightness, and coughing.

Drug addictionDrug addiction. Acupuncture may help reduce symptoms of withdrawal after a person stops taking a drug he or she is addicted to. It may also help prevent a relapse. More studies are needed to learn about the benefits of acupuncture.

Dental pain.

Labor pain.

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