Pain Management

Acupuncture has evidence-based efficacy for the treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal, headache, and osteoarthritis pain. Treatment effects of acupuncture persist over time. Referral for a course of acupuncture treatment is a reasonable option for a patient with acute and chronic pain. A recent relevant evidence-based meta-analysis assessed the efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of five pain types: low back pain (LBP), migraine, fibromyalgia, neck pain, and abdominal pain. According to the latest evidence, migraines and fibromyalgia are two conditions that respond best to acupuncture.