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Is acupuncture effective?

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Is acupuncture effective?

Acupuncture may help relieve pain immediately for some people, but its success depends on several factors. Researcher Josephine P. Briggs, MD, discusses how a patient’s expectations can affect pain relief.

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Does acupuncture treat back pain effectively?
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What is acupuncture?
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Try acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis
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What natural methods can I use to reduce pain?
What are the health benefits of acupuncture?
Finding alternatives to prescription pain drugs

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