Back pain is one of the top reasons people seek medical treatment. It is also the No. 1 reported reason for seeking acupuncture. The good news is chronic low back pain is one of the conditions ...

The American College of Physicians has recommended acupuncture as a first-choice nondrug treatment option for chronic and acute (sudden) lower back pain. Research also suggests that acupuncture ...

Acupuncture relieves pain and improves daily function in people with sciatica better than a sham acupuncture treatment that ...

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Low back pain affects an estimated one in four American adults and is the leading contributor to disability globally. In most ...

[21] Chronic back and neck pain are among the most common complaints of those who seek acupuncture treatment. A high percentage of individuals respond to acupuncture treatment for both conditions ...

Voltaren is a topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) or anti-inflammatory pain reliever. Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine. During a treatment session, an ...

Acupuncture, an ancient form of medicine that originated in China several thousand years ago, has been used by Canadian physicians since the 1970s. Research on the neurophysiology of acupuncture ...