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Acupuncture
Acupuncture involves inserting small needles into various points ("acupoints") in the body to stimulate nerve impulses.
Traditional Chinese acupuncture is based on the idea of 'qi' (vital energy) which is said to travel around the body along 'meridians' which the acupuncture points affect.
Western acupuncture uses the same needling technique, but is based on affecting nerve impulses and the central nervous system, and can also include the use of herbs, electricity, magnets and lasers.
Follow the links below to find information on acupuncture.
Reviewed January 2012
Related HealthInsite Topics
Systematic Reviews of Acupuncture Treatments
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Links to systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of treatments using acupuncture.
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| Title: | Medical acupuncture |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Introduction to acupuncture, What happens at an acupuncture visit? How does acupuncture work? Adverse events associated with acupuncture |
| Date: | Dec 2010 |
| Title: | Cancer pain management |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Cancer causes pain. Medication (drugs) for pain relief includes paracetamol, non-opioid (aspirin-like medications and others) and opioid drugs (codeine and morphine). Therapies such as meditation, massage, acupuncture and yoga may help. Managing pain can improve sleep, energy levels and quality of life. Radiation, surgery, hormone therapy and chemotherapy may also relieve pain. |
| Date: | Sep 2010 |
| Title: | Acupuncture |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Acupuncture involves inserting fine needles into specific points on the skin – or applying various other techniques to the acupuncture points – to restore balance and encourage the body to heal itself. Scientific studies have shown the potential for acupuncture to be effective in treating many disorders. |
| Date: | Jun 2010 |
| Title: | Acupuncture - safety and legal issues |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Acupuncture is effective and safe if performed by a skilled practitioner. An unskilled person may cause problems including allergic reactions, infection and injury. When choosing a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), check their qualifications and association membership. |
| Date: | Jun 2010 |
| Title: | Pain management - adults |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Pain may be caused by medical conditions, injury or surgery. Management strategies include pain-relieving medicines, physical or occupational therapy, complementary therapies (such as acupuncture and massage) and cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). Always see your doctor for diagnosis, treatment and advice on the best pain-management option for you. |
| Date: | Jun 2010 |
| Title: | Acupuncture needles - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Apart from the most common filiform needle there are a number of specialised acupuncture needles with specific uses. |
| Date: | Mar 2010 |
| Title: | Acupuncture - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Acupuncture is an ancient system of healing that was developed as part of the traditional medicine of China, Japan and other Eastern countries. |
| Date: | Mar 2010 |
| Title: | Acute pain management: scientific evidence |
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| Publisher: | National Health and Medical Research Council |
| Description: | This publication summarises the evidence currently available to assist health professionals in the management of acute pain. The field of acute pain medicine is a rapidly changing one. |
| Date: | Feb 2010 |
| Title: | Arthritis: physical therapies - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Physical therapies, such as physiotherapy, low-level laser therapy and acupuncture, are offered as ways to relieve arthritis pain. |
| Date: | Nov 2009 |
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