Acupuncture News and Research

Acupuncture reduces pain intensity and improves joint function in patients suffering from TMD. Temporomandibular disorders (TMD), affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and associated musculature, are a leading cause of facial pain and disability. Researchers used a high quality sham controlled clinical trial and finalized the results. The trial involved 60 participants, all diagnosed with pain-related TMD. […]

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research has highlighted the synergistic effects of combining acupuncture with active exercise training in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). This comprehensive study sheds light on how integrating these two modalities can significantly improve pain and functional outcomes in patients suffering […]

HealthCMi will host a live acupuncture continuing education webinar on Sunday, August 25th, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. This session will focus on the treatment of knee pain, post-stroke syndrome, and hip degeneration, offering licensed acupuncturists an opportunity to delve into the latest research and practical applications and receive instant acupuncture CEU credit. CEU Webinar […]

In the evolving field of traumatic brain injury (TBI) treatment, a recent study from Taiwan has shed light on the benefits of acupuncture in aiding recovery, particularly in restoring consciousness and motor improvements among patients with acute TBI. Published in Healthcare, this multi-institutional cohort study explored the effects of acupuncture on 2,163 patients who suffered […]

A recent study offers compelling evidence on the efficacy of acupuncture as a therapy for managing endometriosis-related pain. The research analyzed 14 randomized controlled trials (RCTs), comparing acupuncture with other treatments, including sham acupuncture, Western medicine, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The study evaluated multiple outcomes: pain levels, efficacy rates, serum CA-125, pelvic mass volume, […]

The Florida Board of Acupuncture has recently introduced several key updates and changes that all acupuncturists in the state should be aware of. These developments impact the practice, continuing education requirements, and overall regulatory landscape for acupuncture professionals in Florida. HealthCMi provides acupuncture CEU credit for the USA, Canada, New Zealand and more. Here’s a […]

A recent study conducted under the Alberta Complementary Health Integration Project (ABCHIP) has provided robust evidence supporting the efficacy of acupuncture in treating chronic pain and mental health issues among vulnerable populations in Alberta, Canada. Published in Frontiers in Neurology in August 2024, the study presents real-world data demonstrating significant improvements in physical and psychological […]

Warm needle acupuncture has been demonstrated to have significant clinical efficacy in treating chronic superficial gastritis (CSG) with spleen-stomach deficiency cold syndrome. Researchers from the Hunan Provincial Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine recently conducted a study comparing warm needle acupuncture treatment to oral Wenweishu capsules for CSG. Chronic superficial gastritis (CSG) is […]

HealthCMi is airing a live acupuncture CEU webinar featuring the treatment of sleep disorders and colitis. This live webinar airs on Sunday, August 11 at 10 am Pacific Time. The CEUs count for in-person acupuncture continuing education license renewal credit. The event is acupuncture board approved. This provides CEU and PDA credit across the entire […]

Acupuncture on the scalp combined with electroacupuncture has been shown to have a significant therapeutic effect on acute periarthritis of the shoulder. Researchers from the Jinshan Branch of Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital treated 90 patients with acute shoulder periarthritis using either electroacupuncture alone or a combination of electroacupuncture and scalp acupuncture. The results indicated that […]