Acupuncture originated around a few centuries ago which previously helped our ancestors to relieve back pains. In comparison to our advanced medications today, acupuncture is relatively effective but much inexpensive.
There are still ongoing studies to prove how effective acupuncture could be to cure many chronic and congenital sicknesses. But then, its exact efficacy is yet to be determined. This might be so since medical proofs are not displayed to the public yet.
But, on the other hand, there are several testimonials from people all over the globe who start to publish testimonials about the effectiveness of acupuncture.
A research, as displayed in the Internal Medicine Archives, was administered by Cherkin and his colleagues. They designated approximately 640 men and women who are inexperienced with acupuncture back pain to one of four varied groups.
1. Individualized Acupuncture.
Acupuncture based on customized and prescribed acupuncture points
2. Standardized Acupuncture
Conventional acupuncture
3. Simulated Acupuncture
Instead of needles, toothpicks are used to mimic the sensation of surging needles
4. Usual Care
No acupuncture, maintained drinking of drugs for back pain