Acupuncture eases chronic low back pain

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Indexed  September 10, 2010

Acupuncture can help people with chronic low back pain feel less bothered by their symptoms and function better in their daily activities, according to the largest U.S. randomized trial of its kind, published in the May 11, 2009 Archives of Internal Medicine. But the SPINE (Stimulating Points to Investigate Needling Efficacy) trial raises questions about how the ancient practice actually works. READ ALSO: Acupuncture good at controlling tension headaches Acupuncture reduces pain in head and neck cancer patients Acunpuncture needles out low back pain Acupuncture offers long lasting relief to migraines Acupuncture relieves pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women Acupuncture is more effective, cheaper alternative to pain killers for migraines See the complete post here