2020 Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Acupuncture could significantly relieve pain and increase cure rate for acute ankle sprain, even producing improved results when combined with other therapies.
Acupuncture for Back, Hip, Knee & Leg Pain
Back troubles commonly occur because of poor posture, improper lifting, over-exertion and bad habits which develop over a long period of time.
Although the pain may be severe, most bouts of back pain that occur suddenly are not due to any serious disease and often a specific cause cannot be found (nonspecific back pain). Other causes of back pain include irritation of spinal nerve roots, disc prolapse, arthritis, inflammation, kidney stones and infections.
What is our clinical experience?
Based on feedback collected from over 6,480 initial appointments for Back, Hip & Sciatica Pain, 81% of our surveyed patients reported improved quality of life after their first 3 appointments. See our detailed benchmarking statistics.
InitialConsults
6,480
AverageAppointments
3
ImprovedQuality of Life
81%
Refer Family &Friends
90%
What does the research say?
The following insights are obtained from systematic reviews and analysis of clinical trials investigating the efficacy of Chinese medicine and acupuncture for back, hip, knee & leg pain.
2018 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem
Cupping therapy has demonstrated notable effects in reducing chronic back pain in adults.
2018 Acupuncture in Medicine
Acupuncture showed a more favourable effect in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation than lumbar traction, ibuprofen, diclofenac sodium and meloxicam.
2016 Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy
Acupuncture, specifically needle-based and electroacupuncture, can potentially provide therapeutic benefits for carpal tunnel syndrome, Achilles tendinopathy, and shoulder injuries.
2016 Complementary Medicine Research
Acupuncture therapy is more effective than NSAID in improving clinical efficacy rates and pain scores for treatment of chrondomalacia patellae.
2015 Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Acupuncture may be effective in treating the pain associated with sciatica.
2013 BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Acupuncture has shown potential in alleviating symptoms and improving overall quality of life for patients suffering from ankle sprains.
Seek personalised healthcare and advice
Although well-conducted clinical research can help members of the public to make better-informed decisions about their healthcare, we cannot claim that any particular treatment may be effective for any individual person.
When you consult with our Chinese medicine practitioners, you’ll receive personalised advice and treatment based on your symptoms and Chinese medicine diagnosis.
Research papers
Browse our collection of scientific clinical research on acupuncture for back, hip, knee & leg pain.
It includes recent and reputable papers published by peer-reviewed journals within the last 10 years.
2020, Oct 16
Efficacy and Safety of Acupuncture Therapy for Patients with Acute Ankle Sprain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
This study has indicated that acupuncture is effective in relieving acute ankle sprains.
Liu AF, Gong SW, Chen JX, Zhai JB Full Article
2018, Sept
Cupping therapy and chronic back pain: systematic review and meta-analysis
Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto College of Nursing
This review showed that cupping therapy is a promising method for the treatment of chronic back pain in adults
Moura, C. C., Chaves, É., Cardoso, A., Nogueira, D. A., Corrêa, H. P., & Chianca, T. Full Article
2018, Apr 1
Acupuncture for Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Acupuncture in Medicine British Medical Acupuncture Society
This academic study showed effective results of acupuncture treatments with lumbar disc herniation patients. Patients reported to have reduced pain on the lower back, improved blood circulation and decreased intake of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.Acupuncture treatments significantly promote overall recovery for hernia-related pain.
Tang S, Mo Z, Zhang R Full Article
2016, May 31
Effectiveness of Acupuncture Therapies to Manage Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Extremities: A Systematic Review
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy
This article showcase the efficacy of acupuncture for carpel tunnel syndrome, piriformis, shoulder pain, plantar fasciitis and patellofemoral pain. The systematic reviews on randomised controlled trials research have showed that patients respond significantly better after treatments compared to the control group.
Cox, J., Varatharajan, S., Côté, P., & Optima Collaboration Full Article
2016, Jan
Acupuncture Versus Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs for Treatment of Chondromalacia Patellae: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Complementary Medicine Research
The study highlighted that acupuncture has long term effects of relieving knee pain. It also benefits patients with chondromalacia patellae with existing conditions in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Lv Z.-T.a · Li Z.-Q.b · Zhou X.c · Ma W.-W.d · Zhang J.-M.a · Chen A.-M Full Article
2015, Dec 6
The Efficacy of Acupuncture for the Treatment of Sciatica: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Results showed that acupuncture was more effective than conventional Western medicine in outcomes effectiveness, pain intensity, and pain threshold. Acupuncture may be effective in treating the pain associated with sciatica.
Ji M, Wang X, Chen M, Shen Y, Zhang X, Yang J Full Article
2013, Mar 04
Acupuncture for ankle sprain: systematic review and meta-analysis
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Acupuncture was found to be more effective than various controls in relieving pain, facilitating return to normal activity and improving quality of life, however, the available evidence is insufficient to recommend it as an evidence-based treatment option.
Park J, Hahn S, Park JY, Park HJ, Lee H Full Article
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