Is it true that acupuncture cannot alleviate neck pain?

 

                A practitioner of acupuncture, a traditional Chinese medicine, places needles into particular acupuncture points to encourage the passage of Qi. According to a few studies, acupuncture may be helpful for some persons with neck pain. The use of acupuncture for neck discomfort is supported by anecdotal evidence. However, most research on the subject is small, poorly planned, or only modestly alleviates symptoms. Because of this, acupuncture continues to be a supplemental and alternative treatment.

                Acupuncture has been used for over 3,000 years by traditional Chinese medicine practitioners to treat a wide range of illnesses. When an acupuncture needle is inserted, circulation is increased, inflammation is decreased, and neurochemicals like serotonin and dopamine are released. Both pain relief and relaxation may result from this. A practitioner uses a patient's symptoms, medical history, and whether or not they have improved with previous acupuncture sessions to identify which sites require stimulation during neck pain treatment.

                Acupuncture is sometimes used with other therapies by practitioners. Massage, aromatherapy, and relaxation methods are a few examples. Because the needles only pierce the epidermis, it is crucial to stress that they are typically painless.

Doesn’t work or Does work? 

                Acupuncture, massage, or sham laser acupuncture were given to the 177 patients at random. Throughout the three-week research, each therapy was administered five times, and the use of analgesics was prohibited. A week following the conclusion of the study, patients who had acupuncture reported the biggest decrease in pain. When compared to patients treated with sham lasers, the improvement was not statistically significant, but it was noticeably larger than that of those treated with massage. The patients who benefited most from acupuncture were those who had myofascial pain syndrome and those who had experienced pain for more than five years. In the secondary outcomes, the acupuncture group also reported the best results; however, there were no significant differences in the groups' benefits at the three-month follow-up. Reactions were so severe for one-third of the acupuncture patients that they had to temporarily stop receiving treatment. Similarly, 21% of sham-laser patients and 7% of massage patients experienced similar effects., “WALKING, M.D.”. 

                Pain Journal wrote, “A 4-week course of optimal acupuncture treatment (basic acupuncture plus INT) can reduce neck pain associated with CS and enhance the quality of life with minimal risk of complications. Furthermore, the effects may last for three months or longer following treatment. Thus, although the magnitude of the benefit varies greatly, tailored acupuncture treatment may be a useful substitute for traditional medications for neck pain associated with CS. Longer treatment and follow-up durations are necessary for future research.”

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Reference(s) 

1. WALLING, M.D. Acupuncture Therapy for Chronic Neck Pain. AAFP JAN, 15 2002

2. Optimized acupuncture treatment (acupuncture and intradermal needling) for cervical spondylosis–related neck pain: a multicenter randomized controlled trial. journals.lww.com