Background A crisis in pain management persists, as does the epidemic of opioid overdose
deaths, addiction, and diversion. Pain medicine is meeting these challenges by returning to …

Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine that is performed by placing needles
or pressure in specific locations on a patient's skin to achieve a therapeutic effect. Although …

The present review summarized the current advances and novel research on minimal
invasive techniques for musculoskeletal disorders. Different invasive approaches were …

The beneficial effects of Tai Chi on the cardiovascular risk profile and the migraine trigger
factors among female migraineurs remain unknown. This study aimed to evaluate the …

Introduction Neck pain is a prevalent neurologic and musculoskeletal complaint in the
general population and is often associated with primary headache disorders such as …

An increasing number of studies support the utilization of acupuncture for the treatment of
fibromyalgia. Though no head-to-head comparison was able to show the superiority of …

Results Neck pain not only affects quality of life directly, but also contributes to depression,
job dissatisfaction and reduced productivity. Unfortunately, neck pain is strongly linked to …

Background Chronic pain (CP) as a long-lasting stressor can often cause mood disorders,
such as depression or anxiety. The comorbidity of CP and mood disorders poses challenges …

Introduction Firefighters, compared to other occupational groups, are exposed more
frequently in their working environment not only to physical issues, such as musculoskeletal …

Background and purpose The safety of interventions for critically ill patients is a crucial
issue. In recent years, several studies have treated critically ill patients with acupuncture …