People utilize acupuncture and other forms of complementary and alternative medicine for pain relief, especially if they are older and wealthier.
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In a University of Michigan Health System study, 1 out of 3 patients with chronic pain reported using complementary and alternative medicine therapies such as acupuncture and chiropractic visits for pain relief.
Socioeconomic factors — primarily race and age — played a large role in the use of alternative therapy in chronic pain patients, the study … Continue reading Acupuncture for Pain Relief: Demographic Factors Make a Difference →