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eISSN: 2581-9615 || CODEN: WJARAI || Impact Factor 8.2 ||  CrossRef DOI

Research and review articles are invited for publication in March 2026 (Volume 29, Issue 3) Submit manuscript

Pain control & acupuncture

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Maria I. Dalamagka *

Department of Anesthesia, General Hospital of Larisa, Greece.
 
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2022, 14(03), 602-607
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2022.14.3.0625
DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2022.14.3.0625
 
Received on 20 May 2022; revised on 23 June 2022; accepted on 25 June 2022
 
Acupuncture is used mainly to relieve discomfort associated with a variety of diseases and pain conditions Over the years there has been substantial debate about whether acupuncture really works for chronic pain. Research from an international team of experts adds to the evidence that it does provide real relief from common forms of pain. Despite wide use in clinical practice, acupuncture remains a controversial treatment for chronic pain. Referral for a course of acupuncture treatment is a reasonable option for a patient with chronic pain. The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of acupuncture as a treatment of chronic pain, within the context of the methodological quality of the studies. Complementary medicine databases, bibliographies and articles were searched. Our objective was to determine the effect size of acupuncture for chronic pain conditions. We searched MEDLINE and the Cochrane Central Registry of Controlled Trials randomized trial. We included randomized trials of acupuncture needling versus either sham acupuncture or no acupuncture control. We conclude that acupuncture is effective for the treatment of chronic pain, with treatment effects persisting over time.
 
Acupuncture; Chronic pain; Chinese medicine; Back pain
 
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Maria I. Dalamagka. Pain control & acupuncture. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2022, 14(3), 602-607. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2022.14.3.0625

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