Evidence-based studies and clinical research on acupuncture efficacy
This study protocol aims to establish clinical evidence for acupuncture trigger point stimulation in treating lumbar bac…
Ultrasound-guided acupotomy achieved near-complete resolution of 5-year refractory low back pain after two sessions, com…
Acupuncture significantly reduced pain scores compared to sham acupuncture in both acute and chronic non-specific low ba…
A systematic, transparent, and replicable framework was developed for creating evidence-based clinical practice guidelin…
A prior history of cancer emerged as the most reliable red flag for detecting spinal malignancy in low back pain patient…
Intramuscular electrical stimulation through acupuncture needles significantly improved muscle tension, tissue perfusion…
Between 2003 and 2023, UK chiropractors and osteopaths significantly increased their reported use of acupuncture for acu…
Blood-letting acupuncture was most effective for pain relief (SUCRA=81.4), while scraping therapy was most effective for…
The letter suggests that routine follow-up MRI scans for chronic low back pain patients may not be necessary within two …
Among middle-aged and older Chinese adults with low back pain, 13.8% used acupuncture, with concurrent massage use showi…
Acupuncture combined with cupping therapy produced significantly greater pain reduction in chronic low back pain patient…
Fu's subcutaneous needling based on anatomy train theory produced significantly greater improvements in pain, disability…
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