Acupuncture is effective for back pain, but…

This post was written by SuperFoodie on May 14, 2009
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Acupuncture is effective for back pain, but…

 It’s just that the selection of acupoints and penetration of the needles appeared to be unimportant, according to the SPINE (Stimulating Points to Investigate Needling Efficacy) researchers.
First, the details.

638 adults with chronic mechanical low back pain were randomly assigned to a treatment group.

Individualized acupuncture
Standardized acupuncture
Simulated acupuncture (victimization a toothpick)
Usual care

10 treatments were given over 7 …more »

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