26/04/2023
Jang and Park summarize the mechanisms of acupuncture on neuropathic pain, which frequently coexists with depression, anxiety, and cognitive impairment. While care for chronic pain is challenging due to its multimorbid nature, it is further complicated by consequences from long-term pharmacological interventions. Manual acupuncture and electroacupuncture are some of the non-pharmacological interventions garnering recognition for its effectiveness. The underlying mechanisms of acupuncture include involvement with the dopamine system in the brain, the glutamate system, inflammation, epigenetic modulation, and mitochondrial function.
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