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Scapulohumeral periarthritis (Frozen shoulder): Many research studies suggest that acupuncture with shoulder exercise may offer effective treatment for frozen shoulder.

It is a generic term for several disorders of the shoulder. These conditions cause pain and frozen shoulder.

Related Research studies:

Acupuncture for frozen shoulder: https://www.hkmj.org/system/files/hkm0112p381.pdf

The Effectiveness of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Frozen Shoulder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7532995/

Electroacupuncture for the treatment of frozen shoulder: A systematic review and meta-analysis: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2022.928823/full

Traditional Chinese medicine for frozen shoulder: An evidence-based guideline: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jebm.12530

Sciatica: Many research studies indicates that acupuncture is effective in treating the pain associated with sciatica.

It is a medical condition of pain going down the leg from the lower back. This pain may go down the back, outside, or front of the leg. Typically, symptoms are only on one side of the body. Certain causes, however, may result in pain on both sides. Lower back pain is sometimes but not always present. Weakness or numbness may occur in various parts of the leg and foot.

Related Research studies: 

The Efficacy of Acupuncture for the Treatment of Sciatica: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4575738/

Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Treating Sciatica: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4631886/

The efficacy and safety of acupuncture therapy for sciatica: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trails: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2023.1097830/full

Efficacy of acupuncture for sciatica: study protocol for a randomized controlled pilot trial: https://trialsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13063-020-04961-4

The effectiveness and safety of acupuncture treatment on sciatica: A systematic review and meta-analysis: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0965229922000747

Rheumatoid arthritis: Many research studies believe that acupuncture alone or combined with other treatment modalities is beneficial to the clinical conditions of RA without adverse effects reported and can improve function and quality of life.

A chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints and resulting in painful deformity and immobility, especially in the fingers, wrists, feet, and ankles.

Related Research studies: 

Clinical Efficacy of Acupuncture on Rheumatoid Arthritis and Associated Mechanisms: A Systemic Review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5925010/

Acupuncture in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: a double-blind controlled pilot study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2174514/

Comparison of Efficacy of Acupuncture-Related Therapy in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2022.829409/full

Clinical Efficacy of Acupuncture for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2022/5264977/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=HDW_MRKT_GBL_SUB_ADWO_PAI_DYNA_JOUR_X_X0000_WileyFlipsBatch4&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIg72wx873gwMVVmQPAh2g-wxGEAMYASAAEgIFT_D_BwE

Bone hyperplasia: Acupuncture could inhibit inflammation and bone destruction.

It is the essence of a human skeleton, "aging" phenomenon is a normal physiological phenomenon.

Related Research studies: 

Imaging Study on Acupuncture Inhibiting Inflammation and Bone Destruction in Knee Osteoarthritis Induced by Monosodium Iodoacetate in Rat Model: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8760981/

Paralysis: Acupuncture is found effective for the treatment of paralysis caused by a stroke.

The loss of the ability to move (and sometimes to feel anything) in part or most of the body, typically as a result of illness, poison, or injury.

Related Research studies: 

Acupuncture in the treatment of paralysis in chronic and acute stroke patients--improvement correlated with specific CT scan lesion sites: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7625245/

Review of Clinical Applications of Scalp Acupuncture for Paralysis: An Excerpt From Chinese Scalp Acupuncture: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3833481/

Acupuncture in the Treatment of Paralysis Due to Central Nervous System Damage: https://www.bu.edu/naeser/acupuncture/publications/Naeser_acu_paralysis_CNS_1996.pdf

Acupuncture Found Effective For Stroke Paralysis Recovery: https://www.nccaom.org/wp content/uploads/pdf/Acupuncture%20Found%20Effective%20For%20Stroke%20Paralysis%20Recovery.pdf

Osteonecrosis of the femoral head: Studies have shown that acupuncture combined with drug treatment can improve the hemodynamics of patients, improve hip joint function, reduce the volume of necrotic area, increase the gray scale of osteonecrotic area and femoral head.

It is a disease caused by reduced blood flow to bones in the joints. With too little blood, the bone starts to die and may break down.

Related Research studies: 

Clinical acupuncture therapy for femur head necrosis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8238343/#:~:text=Of%20course%2C%20some%20studies%20have,osteonecrotic%20area%20and%20femoral%20head.

The efficacy of acupuncture and moxibustion for early and middle-stage osteonecrosis of the femeral head: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8183785/

Efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head: https://josr-online.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13018-023-04086-9

Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy with Risk of Total Hip Replacement in Patients with Nontraumatic Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head: A Population-Based Cohort Study: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2019/5870179/

Facial nerve paralysis

It is loss of facial movement because of nerve damage.

Related Research studies: 

Timing of Acupuncture Treatment in Peripheral Facial Paralysis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/cmmm/2021/4221955/

Acupuncture treatment of facial palsy: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22455265/

Acupuncture therapy to the head and face to treat post-trauma paralysis of peripheral fascial nerve dextra: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1742-6596/884/1/012132

Research trends of acupuncture therapy on facial paralysis in a decade spanning 2013–2023: A bibliometric analysis: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0965229923000936

Trigeminal Neuralgia  

It is described as the most excruciating pain known to humanity. The pain typically involves the lower face and jaw, although sometimes it affects the area around the nose and above the eye. 

Related Research studies: 

Acupuncture for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia: A systematic review and meta-analysis: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1744388123000440

Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for trigeminal neuralgia: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7535756/

Acupuncture therapy in trigeminal neuralgia: An integrative literature review: https://www.elsevier.es/es-revista-revista-internacional-acupuntura-279-articulo-acupuncture-therapy-in-trigeminal-neuralgia-S188783692030065X

Acupuncture Methods for Primary Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2022/3178154/

Knee joint pain

It can be caused by a sudden injury, an overuse injury, or by an underlying condition, such as arthritis. Treatment will vary depending on the cause. Symptoms of knee injury can include pain, swelling, and stiffness.

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Tennis elbow/radiohomeral bursitis

It is an inflammation of the tendons of the elbow caused by overuse of the muscles of the forearm.

Cervical spondylosis

It is a condition involving changes to the bones, discs, and joints of the neck. These changes are caused by the normal wear-and-tear of aging. With age, the discs of the cervical spine gradually break down, lose fluid, and become stiffer.

Lumbar disc herniation 

A common cause of lower back and leg pain is a lumbar ruptured disc or herniated disc. Symptoms of a herniated disc may include dull or sharp pain, muscle spasm or cramping, sciatica, and leg weakness or loss of leg function.

Stiff neck 

A stiff neck is typically characterized by soreness and difficulty moving the neck, especially when trying to turn the head to the side. 

Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)

It is a form of arthritis that primarily affects the spine, although other joints can become involved. It causes inflammation of the spinal joints (vertebrae) that can lead to severe, chronic pain and discomfort.

Varicose veins 

Twisted, enlarged veins near the surface of the skin. They are most common in the legs and ankles.

Tendovginitis  

It is the inflammation of the fluid-filled sheath (called the synovium) that surrounds a tendon. Symptoms of tenosynovitis include pain, swelling and difficulty moving the particular joint where the inflammation occurs. 

Fatigue syndrome  

A medical condition characterized by long-term fatigue and other symptoms. These symptoms are to such a degree that they limit a person's ability to carry out ordinary daily activities.