Current pain and headache reports
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Curr Pain Headache Rep · Sep 2024
Review Meta AnalysisDurable Effect of Acupuncture for Chronic Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Chronic neck pain, a prevalent health concern characterized by frequent recurrence, requires exploration of treatment modalities that provide sustained relief. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the durable effects of acupuncture on chronic neck pain. ⋯ Acupuncture as an adjunct therapy may provide post-treatment pain relief lasting at least 3 months for patients with chronic neck pain, although it is not superior to sham acupuncture, shows sustained efficacy in improving functional impairment for over 3 months, with a good safety profile.