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Study Finds Acupuncture May Improve IBS Symptoms
A new 2024 randomized controlled trial shows that acupuncture significantly improves symptoms and quality of life for patients with refractory irritable bowel syndrome.
Acupuncture for Dancers
Discover how acupuncture helps dancers prevent injuries, improve flexibility and balance, and recover faster. Learn how integrating acupuncture can enhance dance performance and well-being.
Acupuncture for Herniated Disc Sciatica
Discover how a recent clinical trial demonstrates that acupuncture provides significant and long-lasting relief for chronic sciatica caused by herniated disks, offering a promising alternative treatment option.
Soleus Strain Treatment
Learn about soleus muscle strains and how acupuncture and dry needling can be an effective part of treatment and recovery.
Acupuncture Meridian Pathways
Explore the 14 main acupuncture meridians—also known as acupuncture channels —and understand their pathways, functions, and how they influence health in traditional Chinese medicine.
What is Pectoralis Minor Syndrome?
Discover the causes, symptoms, and effective non-surgical treatments for Pectoralis Minor Syndrome, a hidden source of shoulder and arm pain, including acupuncture and dry needling.
Comparing Acupuncture to Other Non-Surgical Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis
Discover how acupuncture effectively treats plantar fasciitis by reducing heel pain and improving outcomes, compared to other non-surgical treatments based on a 2024 study.
Understanding the Latest Research on IT Band Syndrome
Discover the latest research on Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS), shifting from friction to impingement models, and learn about effective treatments like acupuncture, dry needling, hip strengthening and gait retraining.
Acupuncture Reduces Chronic Neck Pain, Study Finds
A new 2024 study reveals that individualized acupuncture may significantly reduce chronic neck pain for up to 24 weeks. Learn how personalized acupuncture treatments offer a safe and effective alternative to traditional pain relief methods.
Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Pain and Mental Health
A recent 2024 study showed that acupuncture effectively reduces pain and improves mental health, including anxiety, depression, fatigue, and sleep quality
Acupuncture for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Efficacy and Insights
Explore how acupuncture can reduce pain-specific disability in patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis. Learn about the latest research findings and their implications for DLSS treatment.
Acupuncture for Methadone Reduction in Opioid Use Disorder
Discover how acupuncture can significantly reduce methadone doses and manage opioid cravings in patients with opioid use disorder. Learn about the latest research findings and their implications for methadone maintenance treatment.
What is Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Learn about the 7 pillars of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which include acupuncture, herbal medicine, moxibustion, cupping, tua na, tai chi and qi gong, and dietary therapy.
Acupuncture Helps Reduce Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer Patients
Acupuncture significantly reduces hot flashes and improves quality of life for women undergoing endocrine therapy for breast cancer, as shown in a multinational 2024 study published in Cancer.
Dry Needling vs Acupuncture
Discover the differences between dry needling vs acupuncture, their origins, practices, and benefits. Learn how each technique treats pain and improves health.
Acupuncture CPT Codes
Learn about acupuncture CPT codes that are commonly used in insurance billing for acupuncture treatments.
Trigger Point Therapy Pioneers
Discover the key figures in the history of trigger point therapy and their groundbreaking contributions to pain management.
A History of Acupuncture in the US
Learn about the history of acupuncture in the US and how it has grown significantly over the past 50 years.