Category Archives: Acupuncture Research

Acupuncture and Decreased Stroke Risk in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury

Can acupuncture help to protect patients with traumatic brain injury from risk of stroke?

Patients with traumatic brain injury face increased risk of stroke.

A National Health Insurance Research Database was used to conduct a retrospective cohort study of 7409 traumatic brain injury patients receiving acupuncture treatment.

This study revealed traumatic brain injury patients with acupuncture treatment (4.9 per 1000 persons) had a lower incidence of stroke compared with those without acupuncture treatment (7.5 per 1000 persons).

This study concluded patients with traumatic brain injury receiving acupuncture treatment show decreased risk of stroke compared with those without acupuncture treatment.

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

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Acupuncture and Traumatic Brain Injury

Acupuncture and Traumatic Brain Injury

Is acupuncture an effective treatment for patients suffering from traumatic brain injury?

Traumatic brain injury causes cognitive dysfunction and long-term impairments.

About 1.7 million people suffer from traumatic brain injury, and at least 2.4 million emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths are related to traumatic brain injuries each year.

In a study of 2,163 traumatic brain injury patients, 237 received acupuncture in the treatment period and had an over 2 times higher chance of achieving a significant improvement.

This study’s findings suggested that acupuncture treatment is effective for the recovery of consciousness, and that conventional treatment combined with acupuncture tends to reach better outcomes compared to conventional treatment alone.

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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IBD

Acupuncture and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Is acupuncture beneficial for people suffering with Inflammatory Bowel disease (IBD)?

There is now growing research supporting the potential benefits of acupuncture for IBD.

Some studies reported that acupuncture improved GI symptoms, including: abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, gas, bloating, nausea, and alleviating inflammation.

Some clinical trials also found that following acupuncture the intestinal microbial composition changed closer to normal and the levels of pro-inflammatory signaling molecules were significantly reduced.

Further studies are needed to better define the benefit of acupuncture in IBD patients.

Healthcare continues to evolve toward less-invasive, natural, and drug-free methods, with acupuncture now becoming 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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Improvement in Long-COVID Symptoms Using Acupuncture

Improvement in Long-COVID Symptoms Using Acupuncture

 

Can acupuncture improve symptoms from long-COVID syndrome?

According to the CDC, millions of U.S. adults and children have been affected by long-COVID syndrome.

Long-COVID syndrome is a serious illness that can result in chronic conditions requiring comprehensive care and may cause disability.

A case study of a 46-year-old male who received acupuncture showed reduced symptoms and signs of long-COVID syndrome.

This study concluded that acupuncture appears to have been helpful for a patient with long-COVID syndrome.

Healthcare continues to evolve toward less-invasive, natural, and drug-free methods, with acupuncture now becoming 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 Research: Acupuncture for Neck Pain

Acupuncture Research: Acupuncture for Neck Pain

How effective is acupuncture for neck pain?

A review of 9 studies assessed the effectiveness and efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of neck pain.

Seven out of nine studies yielded positive results.

In particular, the studies based on the primary outcome of short-term pain reduction found that acupuncture was more effective than the control in the treatment of neck pain.

This study also showed that acupuncture was significantly more effective than sham acupuncture for pain relief.

This review confirmed the short-term effectiveness and efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of neck pain.

Further studies that address the long-term efficacy of acupuncture for neck pain are warranted.

Healthcare continues to evolve toward less-invasive, natural, and drug-free methods, with acupuncture now becoming 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 for Musculoskeletal Pain

Acupuncture for Musculoskeletal Pain

Can acupuncture give relief to musculoskeletal pain?

Musculoskeletal disorders are major causes of disability, with some of the most common being neck pain, low back pain, osteoarthritis, shoulder pain, and myofascial pain.

Sixty-three studies looked at the analgesic effect of real acupuncture compared to sham acupuncture in over 6300 individuals for musculoskeletal pain.

The study concluded that acupuncture was more effective than sham acupuncture at relieving pain caused by chronic neck pain, shoulder pain, chronic low back pain, myofascial pain, and osteoarthritis.

Healthcare continues to evolve toward less-invasive, natural, and drug-free methods, with acupuncture now becoming 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!