A NIH-funded study shows acupuncture treatments significantly reduce chronic low back pain and disability in adults 65 and ...

A new NIH study found high rates of success in relieving lower back pain for seniors using acupuncture, possibly giving it a MAHA boost.

Acupuncture, especially electro-acupuncture, may help reduce pain and inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis when used in combination with disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs. While ...

There have been clinical studies evaluating if acupuncture actually works. There is research on mechanisms involved and how the therapy works and also provides important information on efficacy.

Dr. Jun Mao, shown here performing acupuncture on a patient, is studying ways that people with cancer may benefit from this therapy. Acupuncture, a form of traditional Chinese medicine, has been used ...

Enhanced acupuncture and standard acupuncture reduced chronic low back pain-related disability in older adults vs. usual care.Both acupuncture groups had greater improvement in pain intensity vs.

Acupuncture may be one beneficial component of a broader treatment plan for menopause symptoms. Some evidence suggests that acupuncture may help relieve symptoms like hot flashes, sleep disturbances, ...

The study found that acupuncture does provide some relief for people with lower back pain, though the benefit was modest. Having additional maintenance sessions did not boost the effect.