Acupuncture has been shown to ease postoperative pain and reduce the demand for opioids [2, 3] with comparable results to medication without the risk of dependence. This is particularly important considering the potential side effects and abuse of opioid analgesics [4]. Acupuncture is also known for inhibiting the inflammatory processes [1] which in addition to reducing pain can potentially speed up your recovery process.
At Your Acupuncture Clinic we can work in conjunction with your current medical practitioner or as a sole treatment provider.
To find out more about how acupuncture can be used to treat your body postoperatively, speak with one of our friendly staff members on 0403 503 010.
1. McDonald, J., Cripps, A., & Smith, P. (2015). Mediators, Receptors, and Signalling Pathways in the Anti-Inflammatory and Antihyperalgesic Effects of Acupuncture. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015, 10.
2. Wu MS, Chen KH, Chen IF, Huang SK, Tzeng PC, Yeh ML, et al. The Efficacy of Acupuncture in Post-Operative Pain Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. PLOS ONE. 2016;11(3):e0150367.
3. Chen CC, Yang CC, Hu CC, Shih HN, Chang YH, Hsieh PH. Acupuncture for pain relief after total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2015 Jan-Feb;40(1):31-6.
4. Cohen M et al. Acupuncture for analgesia in the emergency department: a multicentre, randomised, equivalence and non-inferiority trial. Med J Aust. 2017; 206 (11); 494-499.