02/15/2017
Our study found evidence for the effectiveness of acupuncture for 117 conditions, with stronger evidence for acupuncture’s effectiveness for some conditions than others. Acupuncture is considered safe in the hands of a well-trained practitioner and has been found to be cost effective for some conditions. The quality and quantity of research into acupuncture’s effectiveness is increasing.
Conditions with supporting the effectiveness of acupuncture: Allergic rhinitis (perennial & seasonal), Knee osteoarthritis, Chemotherapy
induced nausea and vomiting, Migraine, Chronic low back pain, Postoperative nausea & vomiting, Headache (tension type and chronic), Postoperative pain, Anxiety, Neck pain Constipation, Depression, dry eye, insomnia, IBS, Tennis Elbow, PTSD, Cancer Pain, Asthma in adults, menopause and many more