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Why does Acupuncture Work?

Posted May 12 2009 3:27pm

A recent study found that “Acupuncture is an effective treatment for chronic back pain. People receiving acupuncture are more likely to get better.”

How does it work? The treatment’s  placebo effect  explains the study’s findings. Researchers found that acupuncture was effective whether or not the skin was punctured.

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