Category Archives: Acupuncture Research

Research Supports Acupuncture for Low Back Pain

Does research support acupuncture for treating low back pain?

Low back pain is one of the most common health complaints in the United States, affecting roughly 22% to nearly half of the adult population.

For many patients, conventional medical treatments do not provide lasting relief, which has led to growing interest in non-pharmacological approaches such as acupuncture.

Research shows six randomized controlled trials demonstrated small but consistent benefits at 1-, 3-, and 6- month follow-ups.

These findings suggest that acupuncture may be helpful for long-term management in some patients.

Healthcare continues evolving to less invasive, natural, and drug-free methods with acupuncture now being a first-line complementary healthcare choice.

Remember the American Acupuncture Council (AAC) offers an unparalleled track record in acupuncture risk management.

There is a reason acupuncturists have trusted AAC with their business for 50 years.

Major Benefits of Acupuncture in Pediatric Health

Does acupuncture provide benefits for children’s health?

Research supports acupuncture as having a broad range of applications in the treatment of pediatric diseases and can serve as a valuable complementary and alternative therapy.

The most common health issues addressed include peripheral facial paralysis, diarrhea, reduced limb mobility or decreased muscle strength, postoperative bloating, and Guillain-Barré syndrome.

Acupuncture is utilized across all pediatric sub-disciplines, with notable applications in neurology, critical care medicine, general surgery, respiratory medicine, and orthopedics.

Healthcare continues evolving to less invasive, natural, and drug-free methods with acupuncture now being a first-line complementary healthcare choice.

Remember the American Acupuncture Council (AAC) offers an unparalleled track record in acupuncture risk management.

There is a reason acupuncturists have trusted AAC with their business for 50 years.

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Acupuncture Helps Adult Health Conditions

Can acupuncture help a variety of adult health conditions?

Acupuncture helps with a wide range of adult health conditions, particularly various types of chronic and acute pain such as back, neck, and osteoarthritis pain.

Headaches, nausea, and dental pain are also treated successfully with acupuncture.

Other conditions acupuncture is effectively used for include fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, and side effects from cancer chemotherapy.

Healthcare continues evolving to less invasive, natural, and drug-free methods with acupuncture now being a first-line complementary healthcare choice.

And remember, the American Acupuncture Council (AAC) offers an unparalleled track record in acupuncture risk management.

There is a reason acupuncturists have trusted AAC with their business for 50 years.

Not an American Acupuncture Council member? Get a Quick Quote and find out how much you will save! Click here!

Holiday Anxiety and Acupuncture Therapy

Are you finding your acupuncture patients to be more stressed and anxious than usual?

A survey by the American Psychological Association found that 38% of people felt their stress levels increased during the holiday season.

Stress can lead to an increased risk of illness, substance misuse, and higher rates of anxiety and depression.

There is good scientific evidence encouraging acupuncture therapy to treat anxiety disorders as it yields effective outcomes.

Research has shown acupuncture can:
Decrease cortisol levels, helping the body get out of the ‘fight or flight mode,

Increase serotonin levels, which may help reduce anxiety and improve mood, and

Promotes calm and improved sleep.

Healthcare continues evolving to less invasive, natural, and drug-free methods with acupuncture now being a first-line complementary healthcare choice.

And remember, the American Acupuncture Council (AAC) offers an unparalleled track record in acupuncture risk management.

There is a reason acupuncturists have trusted AAC with their business for 50 years.

Not an American Acupuncture Council member? Get a Quick Quote and find out how much you will save! Click here!

Post-stroke Hemiparesis & Scalp Acupuncture

Can scalp acupuncture improve motor function in patients dealing with post-stroke with hemiparesis.

Hemiparesis is a condition characterized by weakness or paralysis on one side of the body, typically following a stroke affecting over 80% of stroke patients.

A study assessed the efficacy of scalp acupuncture in patients with stroke and consequent hemiparesis.

The study of 1 and 3-month courses of scalp acupuncture revealed significant differences in the motor function of the scalp acupuncture plus Western standard treatment group vs. Western standard treatment only (medication plus rehabilitation.

The results reveal that scalp acupuncture improves motor function in patients with acute to chronic stroke.

Healthcare continues evolving to less invasive, natural, and drug-free methods with acupuncture now being a first-line complementary healthcare choice.

Remember the American Acupuncture Council (AAC) offers an unparalleled track record in acupuncture risk management.

There is a reason acupuncturists have trusted AAC with their business for 50 years.

Not an American Acupuncture Council member? Get a Quick Quote and find out how much you will save! Click here!

Research Supports the Benefits of Acupuncture for Migraine Headaches

Does research support the benefits of acupuncture for migraine headache frequency?

For many, migraine is more than just a headache; being a disabling chronic disease, with recurrent attacks.

One study demonstrated acupuncture resulted in a more significant decrease in migraine frequency than prophylactic pharmaceutical treatment.

Acupuncture also resulted in fewer adverse effects relative to pharmaceutical therapy.

The National Institute of Healthcare Excellence suggested acupuncture should also be used for either chronic headaches or migraines not responding to pharmacological management.

Healthcare continues evolving to less invasive, natural, and drug-free methods with acupuncture now being a first-line complementary healthcare choice.

Remember the American Acupuncture Council (AAC) offers an unparalleled track record in acupuncture risk management.

There is a reason acupuncturists have trusted AAC with their business for 50 years.