Acupuncture
Acupuncture
Emerging evidence
Source covers: Chronic pain · Migraine · Nausea
What the source covers
NCCIH's in-depth review covers acupuncture's origins, the clinical research on pain and other conditions, and safety considerations including practitioner training and sterile needles.
Potential benefits, as reported
NCCIH reports that research on acupuncture for pain has produced mixed results, with some trials showing benefit over usual care and others showing little difference.
Risks and side effects
Serious adverse events are rare when acupuncture is performed by a trained practitioner with sterile single-use needles. Minor bleeding or bruising at needle sites is common.
Sources · 1
Acupuncture: What You Need To Know
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) · nccih.nih.gov
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