In humans, acupuncture is most commonly used for the treatment of pain, paresis, and paralysis. Acupuncture helps provide short-term relief of pain. In some human studies, long-term relief has occurred as well. Patients may show a better response after each treatment or a good response which lasts for a short period of time and increasingly longer on each subsequent treatment. Acupuncture should not be expected to cure an underlying problem.
Human research is underway to determine for which physical problems acupuncture works well.
These research studies have not yet been performed in animals. Acupuncture has been used in the treatment of pain, hip dysplasia , chronic digestive disturbances, lick granuloma , epilepsy, and other miscellaneous conditions in pets. Some pet owners have noted an improvement in attitude in their pets before any physical improvement is seen. This may be due to a reduction in pain or some unknown factor. Inc. All rights reserved.