Can Acupuncture Improve Chronic Spinal Pain? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Jin-Feng HuangXuan-Qi ZhengDong ChenJia-Liang LinWen-Xian ZhouHui WangZongshi QinAi-Min WuPublished in: Global spine journal (2020)
In summary, compared to no treatment, sham acupuncture, or conventional therapy such as medication, massage, and physical exercise, acupuncture has a significantly superior effect on the reduction in chronic spinal pain and function improvement. Acupuncture might be an effective treatment for patients with chronic spinal pain and it is a safe therapy.