No significant side effects were observed in newborns whose mothers received therapy during pregnancy. A pooled data analysis of existing evidence, published in the open-access journal BMJ Open, suggests that acupuncture can significantly relieve lower back and pelvic pain commonly experienced by p
Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine that involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body known as acupoints.
Acupuncture is emerging as a potential therapy for various different types of pain because it doesn’t involve the need for drugs and is considered safe, say the researchers. To add to the evidence base, the researchers trawled research databases for relevant clinical trials that compared the pain relief afforded to pregnant women given acupuncture, alone or when combined with other therapies, with other/no/dummy treatments, as well as the potential impact on their newborns.
All the studies reported the acupuncture points for treatment, needle retention time, and dose. In 7, points usually regarded as contraindicated in pregnancy—’forbidden points’—were used. Pooled data analysis of the trial results for 9 studies suggested that acupuncture significantly relieved pain during pregnancy. Of those studies reporting on the potential of acupuncture to restore physical function, the results showed that this was significantly improved.
Only one study reported on gestational age and that study wasn’t included in the pooled data analysis. Preterm contractions were reported in 2 studies, but these babies were in good health at birth. Nevertheless, they conclude that acupuncture merits closer attention for its potential to ease pain at a time when it’s preferable to avoid drugs because of their potential side effects for mother and baby.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
China’s Highly Effective Global Dominance Is Intensifying the Death EconomyAfter publishing the first two editions of the Confessions of an Economic Hit Man trilogy, I was invited to speak at global summits. I met with heads of state and their top advisors from many countries. Two particularly significant venues were conferences in the summer of 2017 in Russia and Kazakhst...
Read more »
There’s Something Wrong with the Children Review: Effective BuildupDirector RoxanneBenjamin strikes gold with Blumhouse & Paramount's TheresSomethingWithTheChildren with classic horror and buildup. AlishaWainwright AmandaCrew Review Blumhouse ParamountMovies rox_anne_b ZachGilford ItsCarlosSantos
Read more »
Shaneva McReynolds: Legislators can’t make effective laws for incarcerated people without seeing prisonsShaneva McReynolds writes: 'Despite writing and passing laws that affect the thousands of people incarcerated in Illinois, very few legislators ever visit a prison and experience for themselves what conditions are like inside.'
Read more »
Encore: Examining how effective the national mental health helpline has beenIt's been six months since the launch of the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. We check in on how many people are using it and whether it's connecting them to help.
Read more »
'I'm a Podiatrist, and These Are the Best Slippers for Pregnancy'The best slippers for pregnancy have arch support, are adjustable, and are comfy to wear.
Read more »