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Want to learn more about acupuncture? Find out the history of acupuncture, how it works, conditions it is used to treat, what a typical treatment is like, and where to find a therapist.
Study Finds Acupuncture Effective for Arthritis Pain
Acupuncture provides pain relief and improves function for people with osteoarthritis of the knee and serves as an effective complement to standard care.
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Information about acupuncture therapy, including the history of acupuncture, how acupuncture works, conditions treated by acupuncture, and what a typical treatment is like.

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