Pain

In this section you will find scientific research on the effectiveness of Traditional Chinese Medicine in treating pain. Worldwide, a huge number of people suffer from pain complaints. More than 1.5 billion people suffer from chronic pain. Almost one-third of American adults have chronic pain and almost one in five surveyed Europeans report having moderate to severe chronic pain. The three most common causes of chronic pain are low back pain (29%), neck pain (16%), and severe headache or migraine (15%).

Often, medications are prescribed to treat a patient's pain in the first line. However, only 23% of patients with chronic pain found the medication effective, according to a 2006 study by the American Pain Foundation.

Acupuncture is widely known for its effectiveness in pain treatment, for more information read our article on this topic. Its unique role in reducing suffering in patients experiencing pain is one of the main reasons why it has become so popular worldwide. There is also a strong correlation between chronic pain complaints and depression, fatigue, and stress. Acupuncture, with its holistic approach, can also alleviate these symptoms in addition to reducing pain.

Fortunately, scientific studies increasingly confirm that acupuncture can be effective in combating pain complaints. Unlike some other treatment methods, acupuncture has hardly any side effects. If they do occur, they are usually minor such as bruising and/or temporary fatigue.

In this section, you can read studies on the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating pain.

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