Acupuncture for Pain


Author: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine


Conference/Journal: NCCAM Fact Sheet - http://nccam.nih.gov/health/acupuncture/acupuncture-for-pain.htm
Date published: 2009 Jun 19 
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    Introduction



Physical pain is a common occurrence for many Americans; in fact, a national survey found that more than one-quarter of U.S. adults had recently experienced some sort of pain lasting more than a day. In addition to conventional treatments, such as over-the-counter and prescription medications, people may try acupuncture in an effort to relieve pain. This fact sheet provides basic information about pain and acupuncture, summarizes scientific research on acupuncture for specific kinds of pain, and suggests sources for additional information.