Discover the Science of Acupuncture
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Endometriosis
Acupuncture effectively and safely reduces dysmenorrhea, shortens pain duration, and improves wellbeing and quality of life in women with endometriosis-associated pain, but its efficacy diminishes after treatment is discontinued.
Dysmenorrhea / Painful Periods
Moxibustion effectively reduces pain duration in primary dysmenorrhea, with pre-menstrual application being more effective than menstrual-onset application.Study
Chronic Headache
True acupuncture (TA) over 8 weeks significantly reduced monthly headache days by 13.1–14 days and achieved higher responder rates (68.2% vs. 48.1–50%) compared to superficial acupuncture for chronic tension-type headache, with minimal adverse events.
Acupuncture for the treatment of sports related injuries
Acupuncture, as a complementary treatment, effectively relieves short-term pain and aids recovery from various sports injuries in athletes, including lateral meniscus rupture, femoral acetabular impingement, ganglion cysts, sports hernia, yips, and delayed onset muscle soreness, though further experimental research is needed to establish robust clinical evidence.
Cosmetic Acupuncture Reduces Masseter Muscle Volume and Enhances Facial Aesthetics
The study found that 8 weeks of cosmetic acupuncture significantly reduced masseter muscle volume by 7.37%, leading to noticeable aesthetic improvements. Participants reported reduced facial sagging, improved facial contour and symmetry, and overall psychological satisfaction, highlighting the potential of cosmetic acupuncture for enhancing facial appearance.
