Why acupuncture is so good for back pain
September 2006 Filed in: Pain
Acupuncture for low back pain is cost-effective and
works, according to medical researchers, it was
widely reported on 15 September.
Two studies on the BMJ website suggest a short course of acupuncture would benefit patients and healthcare providers.
The cost is well below the threshold used by officials to decide whether the NHS can afford to fund a set treatment, they said.
Up to 80% of UK residents experience back pain at some point in their lives, costing the NHS £480m a year.
Read the full story on the BBC website.
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Two studies on the BMJ website suggest a short course of acupuncture would benefit patients and healthcare providers.
The cost is well below the threshold used by officials to decide whether the NHS can afford to fund a set treatment, they said.
Up to 80% of UK residents experience back pain at some point in their lives, costing the NHS £480m a year.
Read the full story on the BBC website.
Back to index