These points correspond to acupuncture points ... Meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials show acupuncture works for neck pain, low back pain, and osteoarthritis of the knee.

A randomized controlled trial found that individualized acupuncture may reduce chronic neck pain ... where a 10-point difference indicated a meaningful improvement. The pain levels were tracked ...

Linda M. Rapson, MD, CAFCI, Rapson Pain and Acupuncture Clinic, Toronto; Consultant, Acupuncture Program, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Lyndhurst Centre, Toronto ...