Acupuncture in pain management

Publication date: Available online 1 August 2016 Source:Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine Author(s): Sau Hsien Yap Acupuncture has a long history and is used globally to treat many conditions. In the UK, it is commonly used in the treatment of chronic pain. Here, fundamental features of acupuncture, its indications and some scientific findings on the mechanism of action are discussed.
Source: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research