Many in modern medicine believe that acupuncture's benefits, if there are any are entirely related to the Placebo effect-the minds effect on the body. Belief that a treatment is effective makes it effective. The truth of the matter is that, the placebo effect impacts every treatment-including drugs and surgery. It is our belief in the benefit of the treatment and our anticipation of improvement, regardless of the presence of a therapeutic therapy that causes the measurable physiological improvements.
A recent review of acupuncture research studies conducted in the England.
A systematic review of acupuncture for the most commonly occurring forms of chronic pain (back, knee and head) between 2003 and 2008 were analyzed.
The results showed for short-term results, acupunctured demonstrated significant superiority over sham acupuncture for back pain, knee pain, and headaches. For longer outcomes (6 to 12 months), acupuncture was significant more effective for knee pain and tension headaches, and was inconsistent for chronic back pain (one positive, one inconclusive).
Recent research findings about acupuncture's therapeutic value shows that it is effective, and not merely the result of believing in it. The researchers of this review asked the question as to whether or not it is now time to alter research focus, and redirect it to raising questions about its clinical implication and potential cost effective benefit?
Since acupuncture has been used in the Chinese tradition for over 5,000 years, that's a sign it works. Also, it's been over 35 years since President Nixon's trip to China and the introduction of Chinese medicine to the US.
Patients in the industrialized world now seek acupuncture treatment for a wide range of diseases and conditions. Many do find relief and improvement in a wide variety of illnesses, especially pain, despite the fact that the medical establishment essentially frowns on it.
A recent review of acupuncture research studies conducted in the England.
A systematic review of acupuncture for the most commonly occurring forms of chronic pain (back, knee and head) between 2003 and 2008 were analyzed.
The results showed for short-term results, acupunctured demonstrated significant superiority over sham acupuncture for back pain, knee pain, and headaches. For longer outcomes (6 to 12 months), acupuncture was significant more effective for knee pain and tension headaches, and was inconsistent for chronic back pain (one positive, one inconclusive).
Recent research findings about acupuncture's therapeutic value shows that it is effective, and not merely the result of believing in it. The researchers of this review asked the question as to whether or not it is now time to alter research focus, and redirect it to raising questions about its clinical implication and potential cost effective benefit?
Since acupuncture has been used in the Chinese tradition for over 5,000 years, that's a sign it works. Also, it's been over 35 years since President Nixon's trip to China and the introduction of Chinese medicine to the US.
Patients in the industrialized world now seek acupuncture treatment for a wide range of diseases and conditions. Many do find relief and improvement in a wide variety of illnesses, especially pain, despite the fact that the medical establishment essentially frowns on it.
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