Acupuncture superior to standard treatment alone in treating mixed pelvic/back pain during pregnancy
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, March 2008

A recent study establishes the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating the common and often disabling issue of pelvic and back pain during pregnancy. According to the study authors, "Acupuncture, as an adjunct to standard treatment, was superior to standard treatment alone and physiotherapy in relieving mixed pelvic/back pain. Women with well-defined pelvic pain had greater relief of pain with a combination of acupuncture and standard treatment, compared to standard treatment alone or stabilizing exercises and standard treatment. To read an abstract of the study, click here: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Evidence favors acupuncture for pain relief
Star Tribune, March 31, 2005

"...a growing body of evidence from brain scans, ultrasound maps and other techniques shows that acupuncture triggers direct, measurable effects on the body, perhaps including activation of precisely the regions of the brain that would be predicted by ancient Chinese theory. This is potentially good news for the millions of Americans now scrambling for pain relief in the wake of conflicting government recommendations on painkillers Vioxx and Celebrex.

Acupuncture Shows Promise in Treating Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Annals of Internal Medicine, December 21, 2004

In one of the largest trials of its kind published to date, researchers in Maryland have found that acupuncture applied to specific points on the leg can provide significant pain relief and improve function in patients who have osteoarthritis of the knee. The results of the trial, published in the the Annals of Internal Medicine, suggest that acupuncture may be a safe, effective therapy that can be used in conjunction with other forms of care in the treatment of osteoarthritis, and that it has the potential to improve the quality of life for millions of people who suffer from the condition.

To read an abstract of the study, click here: Annals of Internal Medicine

Stroke study documents benefits of acupuncture
The Associated Press, January 14, 2004

"Recovering stroke patients benefited so much from acupuncture therapy that Wesley Rehabilitation Hospital cut short its study into the benefits of the ancient practice.

Now, acupuncture is offered to all patients who met the study's qualifications."

To read the article, click here: Lawrence Journal-World

Study: Acupuncture better than massage for chronic neck pain
British Medical Journal, June 30, 2001

The results of a randomized trial of neck pain patients published in the British Medical Journal, suggests that acupuncture provides greater short-term pain relief and increases range of motion better than traditional massage techniques.

To read an abstract of the article, click here: British Medical Journal