Authors from Taiwan have speculated on the probable mechanisms by which acupuncture can eliminate muscular pain caused by myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). The paper summarises the findings of studies published in recent decades, which suggest that myofascial pain is a complex … [Read more...]

A study by a team of US researchers has shown that an enhanced response to sham acupuncture (SA) may be present in fibromyalgia patients who are more sensitive to experimental-pressure stimuli. Fifty patients with fibromyalgia were randomised to receive either nine traditional … [Read more...]

A small case control study carried out in Canada has found evidence that electrodermal activity at acupuncture points (APs) differs between patients with current pain and pain-free controls. Thirty-two patients with rheumatoid arthritis and a typical pain level of at least three … [Read more...]

A review by two authors from the USA discusses the ‘fascia acupuncture hypothesis’, which suggests that fascial planes are the basis of the acupuncture channels. The article considers the concept of qi in light of recent studies expanding the role of the fascia in human health, … [Read more...]

Combining Eastern and Western concepts of hot-flush pathogenesis can lead to safe, evidence-based interventions which can improve quality of life for patients who are experiencing hot flushes, according to a review paper from the USA. The author provides evidence of acupuncture’s … [Read more...]