Acupuncture
Acupuncture is among the oldest healing practices in the world. As part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), acupuncture aims to restore and maintain health through the stimulation of specific points on the body. In the United States, where practitioners incorporate healing traditions from China, Japan, Korea, and other countries, acupuncture is considered part of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).
An introduction to acupuncture, including tips on finding a qualified practitioner and what to expect from acupuncture visits, as well as resources for more information
This fact sheet provides basic information about pain and acupuncture, summarizes scientific research on acupuncture for specific kinds of pain, and suggests sources for additional information.
For Consumers
General Information
Research Spotlights
Ongoing Medical Studies
- Find Active Medical Research Studies on Acupuncture (ClinicalTrials.gov)
Multimedia
For Health Professionals
NCCAM Clinical Digest
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Continuing Education (CME, CEU)
Scientific Literature
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Systematic Reviews/Reviews/Meta-analysis (PubMed®)
- Randomized Controlled Trials (PubMed®)
