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Acupuncture and spinal cord medicine
Frederick Adolf Paola1, Michael Arnold
1Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Medical Ethics and Humanities, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida 33612-4799, USA. fpaola@hsc.usf.edu
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine
|July 2, 2003
Summary
Acupuncture shows promise for treating spinal cord injury (SCI) conditions like motor deficits and pain. Further research by qualified practitioners is recommended to explore its full potential in conventional medicine.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Neurology
- Rehabilitation Science
Background:
- The National Institutes of Health recognizes the potential value of acupuncture.
- NIH supports further investigation and integration of acupuncture into conventional medicine.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the existing literature on acupuncture for spinal cord medicine.
- To assess the role of acupuncture in managing spinal cord injury (SCI)-related conditions.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
- The review focused on acupuncture's application in spinal cord medicine.
Main Results:
- Acupuncture has been utilized for various SCI-related issues.
- Conditions treated include motor deficits, pain, spasticity, and syringomyelia.
Conclusions:
- Acupuncture demonstrates potential as a therapeutic intervention for SCI.
- Further systematic research involving qualified practitioners and specialists is essential.
