Acupuncture for neck disorders Author: Trinh K, Graham N, Gross A, Goldsmith C, Wang E, Cameron I, Kay T. Conference/Journal: Spine Date published: 2007 Other: Volume ID: 15 , Pages: 236-43 , Word Count: 49 Neck Pain is one of the 3 most frequently reported complaints of the musculoskeletal system. 10 trials that examined acupuncture treatments for chronic neck pain suggested moderate evidence that acupuncture was more effective than inactive, sham treatments. There was limited evidence that acupuncture was more effective than massage at short-term follow-up.