Acupuncture is a form of alternative …(1)…. It is used most commonly …(2)… pain relief, though it is also used to treat a wide range of conditions. The majority of people who seek out acupuncture do so for musculoskeletal problems, including low back pain, shoulder stiffness, and knee pain. Acupuncture …(3)… generally only used in combination with other forms of treatment. For …(4)…, American Society of Anesthesiologists states it may be considered in the …(5)… of nonspecific, noninflammatory low back pain only in conjunction with conventional therapy.
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