Evidence for Acupuncture

Websites with research information on a variety of treatable conditions :

• British Acupuncture Council - Research Fact Sheets


• World Health Organisation - Acupuncture and Clinical Trials​​

Articles on the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating specific conditions:

• NHS recommends acupuncture for Back Pain
• NHS article recommends acupuncture for treatment of Headaches above pain killers
• Acupuncture improves symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
• Pre-Birth acupuncture shortens Labour & reduces Medical Inductions & C-sections
• Acupuncture is effective in reducing Pelvic Pain during Pregnancy
• Acupuncture improves Osteoarthritis of the Knee
• Acupuncture is as effective as conventional treatment for Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
• Acupuncture significantly improves nausea and vomiting due to Morning Sickness
• Acupuncture deactivates 'pain area' in brain
• Acupuncture "is better than drugs" for Period Pain​
• Acupuncture for Anxiety