Could acupuncture help patients recover consciousness after a serious brain injury?
A 2023 study found that acupuncture may support recovery in people with acute traumatic brain injury.
Researchers followed more than 2,000 patients and found that those who received acupuncture alongside standard medical care were more likely to show improvements in consciousness than those who received standard treatment alone.
Scientists believe acupuncture may help by improving blood flow to the brain, reducing inflammation, and supporting the brain’s natural healing process.
For now, acupuncture appears to be a promising complementary therapy, not a replacement for standard medical treatment, for patients recovering from traumatic brain injury.
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