i don't perform acupuncture myself but a lot of my patients have tried it and most of them like it. the duration of benefit is highly variable ranging from a few hours to a few months. i'm sure some of the results depend on the experience and training of the acupuncturist. some studies show acupuncture is a helpful treatment for chronic pain. some insurance companies cover it. if it helps relieve pain and lasts long enough to make it worthwhile then it can become part of the patient's treatment regimen.
does acupuncture help with fibromyalgia?