Apipuncture treatment for central post-stroke pain.

OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of apipuncture treatment for central post-stroke pain. SUBJECTS: Two (2) female subjects with central post-stroke pain were treated with apipuncture. RESULTS: Both patients experienced a reduction in the intensity of pain after receiving apipuncture treatment without adverse effects. CONCLUSIONS: Apipuncture is an effective and safe intervention to treat central post-stroke pain.