Acupuncture Matrix

Question :
The International Headache Society renamed tension headaches to tension-type headaches. They are the most common type of headaches. Is acupuncture effective in the treatment of tension-type headaches?

Answer :
Acupuncture was more effective than no treatment but it was not significantly more effective than minimal acupuncture for the treatment of tension-type headaches.

Reference :
Acupuncture in patients with tension-type headache: randomised controlled trial
BMJ. 2005 August 13; 331(7513): 376–382.

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Randomized Controlled Trial Headache