Randomized Controlled Trials of Acupuncture for Neck Pain: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

200986 citationsReview

Authors

LiMin Fu · Southern California University of Health Sciences

Ju-Tzu Li · Southern California University of Health Sciences

Wen-Shuo Wu · Southern California University of Health Sciences

Abstract

The quantitative meta-analysis conducted in this review confirmed the short-term effectiveness and efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of neck pain. Further studies that address the long-term efficacy of acupuncture for neck pain are warranted.

Topics & Keywords

Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

Volume 15, Issue 2, pp. 133-145

DOI: 10.1089/acm.2008.0135

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