Can Acupuncture Improve Chronic Spinal Pain? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Huang JF, Zheng XQ, Chen D, Lin JL, Zhou WX, Wang H, Qin Z, Wu AM · Global Spine Journal · 2020 October 09
DOI 10.1177/2192568220962440
Objective
To investigate the effect and safety of acupuncture for the treatment of chronic spinal pain.
Conclusions
In summary, compared to no treatment, sham acupuncture, or conventional therapy such as medication, massage, and physical exercise, acupuncture has a significantly superior effect on the reduction in chronic spinal pain and function improvement. Acupuncture might be an effective treatment for patients with chronic spinal pain and it is a safe therapy.
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