Acupuncture is a "safe and effective" treatment for back pain in older people, according to new research. Chronic back pain patients aged over 65 treated using the traditional Chinese method involving ...

Sept. 15 (UPI) --A new study demonstrating the effectiveness of acupuncture in relieving chronic lower back pain among seniors is fueling calls to expand Medicare coverage for the procedures amid the ...

A new study found that acupuncture treatment for older adults with chronic back pain could notably help their pain levels and the disability often caused by it. Researchers hope Medicare will expand ...

The clinical indications for acupuncture are extensive, including internal medicine conditions, neurological dysfunctions, mood disorders, addictions, and urological problems such as urinary ...

In a new study, older adults who received acupuncture had less pain and better mobility than those who got medication or physical therapy. A new clinical trial in older adults finds that acupuncture ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Both standard and enhanced acupuncture reduced pain-related disability in older adults. These benefits persisted ...

Lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, yet most treatments offer limited relief. One of the most divisive is acupuncture—recommended in US guidelines for lower back pain but not ...

Kieran O'Sullivan receives funding from the EU (Erasmus+) and the Irish Government (Research Ireland) for research on low back pain. He also receives honoraria and expenses for speaking about low back ...