Electroacupuncture Ineffective for Neuropathy
by Zangani • 10 November 2011 • Pain News
A recently reported clinical trial examined electroacupuncture — needles inserted at acupoints with electric current applied — for chronic, peripheral neuropathic pain. This therapy afforded no significant pain relief or other benefits; however, the study also serves as an example of poor-quality evidence garnering more attention in a pain journal than it probably deserves. Writing online ahead