Much of the evidence for the effectiveness of acupuncture is, like mine, have been scientifically controlled studies that have found it helpful for asthma, drug and alcohol abuse, pain management, rehabilitation of stroke victims, and irritable bowel syndrome.
The treatment doesn’t hurt; it feels very much like a mosquito bite, but it can sometimes leave you with a slight ache at the acupuncture point. Many patients describe a tingling or buzzing sensation and feel a sense of heaviness in the area. The number of treatments depends on the condition. I have, patients who’ve experienced relief from an attack of acute back pain in just two session; other with chronic problems are their acupuncturist at regular intervals, as they would see a physiotherapist.
THE BOTTOM LINE: Acupuncture is a legitimate pain-control technique. If you have a bad back or some other chronic disorder that’s giving you round-the-clock pain, suffer from asthma or irritable bowel syndrome, are addicted to alcohol or drugs, or are experiencing intolerable nausea from chemotherapy, it may be worth trying acupuncture from a qualified practitioner.
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