Acupuncture and acupressure

Acupuncture and acupressure
Evidence of effectiveness of acupuncture for fibromyalgia - Low-moderate level evidence.



Evidence of effectiveness of acupuncture for frequent episodic or chronic tension-type
headaches - Effectiveness; further trials required



Evidence of effectiveness of acupuncture for migraines - Adding acupuncture reduces frequency
of headaches, however effect is small.



Evidence of effectiveness of acupuncture for pain in labour - Reduces pain in labour



Evidence of effectiveness of acupuncture for PMS - Improves PMS compared to sham control



Evidence of effectiveness of acupuncture for postoperative nausea and vomiting - PC6 acupoint
stimulation has low-quality evidence.



Evidence of effectiveness of acupuncture for pregnancy-related pelvic pain - Improves
pregnancy-related pelvic pain



Evidence of effectiveness of acupuncture for styes - Low-quality evidence of chance of
improving compared to abx. +/- warm compresses



What are the 4 acupressure massage techniques? - Firm pressure



Slow motion kneading



Brisk rubbing