Acupuncture is widely known for its effectiveness in the treatment of pain. Its unique role in reducing suffering in patients experiencing pain is one of the main reasons it has become so popular around the world. The research is plentiful on the effects of acupuncture on specific painful conditions. Acupuncture has developed an established reputation for offering a safe and effective option in the treatment of acute and chronic pain.
In a major change of policy on the treatment of chronic pain, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recently advised sufferers of primary chronic pain to use physical and psychological therapies, including acupuncture, rather than analgesics to manage their pain. NICE’s new guidance encourages people to explore acupuncture, as a primary treatment option, for the management of chronic pain.
