Does it matter where the acupuncture needles are placed?
Probably not, according to this study by researchers at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
First, the details.
- 12 acupuncture vs sham acupuncture studies were reviewed.
- A variety of conditions were treated.
And, the results.
- Half of the studies had positive results and demonstrated acupoint specificity.
- Among 6 studies (total of 985 people) there was no significant difference between treatments.
The bottom line?
The authors concluded, “This review did not demonstrate the existence of acupoint specificity.â€
Last year, The World Health Organization attempted to address the issue of acupoint specificity. More on that is here and here.
2/11/10 21:05 JR
