Acupuncture and pain (survey on literature)

Abstract

Acupuncture is being studied for its efficacy in alleviating many kinds of pain. There are promising findings in some conditions according to scientific publication in this field. We can find positive results in chronic low-back pain and osteoarthritis of the knee; but for most other conditions, but additional researches are needed. The former called “National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine” (NCCAM) (now its newer name is: National Center for Integrated Medicine) sponsored a wide range of different levels on acupuncture research. Acupuncture is generally considered to be safe when it is performed correctly. (Depends from skillfulness of practitioners and schools).