Study shows acupuncture effective for pain during pregnancy

A new study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology focused on acupuncture as a treatment for pelvic and back pain during pregnancy.

Study authors said that acupuncture was superior to standard treatment and physiotherapy.

“Overall, our review finds limited, though promising evidence for the effectiveness of acupuncture in managing pelvic and back pain in pregnancy. In particular, there seems to be good evidence that acupuncture, in addition to standard treatment, is superior to standard treatment alone and stabilizing exercises for well-defined pregnancy-related pelvic pain.

“Given that acupuncture is a relatively safe procedure, these findings should encourage primary health care providers, obstetricians and midwives to consider referring women to trained acupuncturists for management of this common, painful and disabling condition.”