Anesthesiologists at Duke University Medical Center conclude that acupuncture before, and after, surgery produces the best results. Patients report lower levels of pain and a significant reduction in the need for pain medications.
New study shows that acupuncture provides pain relief and improves function for people with osteoarthritis of the knee. The study was funded by NCCAM and the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, both components of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). read more