LA Times article entitled "Acupuncture Boosts Effects of Painkillers, Natural or Prescription." The article reviews recent research that indicates acupuncture makes certain key brain cells more receptive to pain-killing opioids. Acupuncture is still considered an "alternative" treatment by many insurance plans. Given this recent research, should acupuncture be part of routine pain-management treatment for individuals with chronic pain? What additional research needs to be conducted?
Monday, August 10, 2009
Acupuncture Boosts Effects of Painkillers
LA Times article entitled "Acupuncture Boosts Effects of Painkillers, Natural or Prescription." The article reviews recent research that indicates acupuncture makes certain key brain cells more receptive to pain-killing opioids. Acupuncture is still considered an "alternative" treatment by many insurance plans. Given this recent research, should acupuncture be part of routine pain-management treatment for individuals with chronic pain? What additional research needs to be conducted?
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