Efficacy and safety of acupuncture treatment for stiff neck: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stiff neck is a common acute musculoskeletal condition that significantly affects the quality of life of patients. Acupuncture is recommended as an effective method for alleviating pain and restoring neck mobility in patients with stiff neck, but there is currently a lack of scientific evidence supporting its efficacy and safety. The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture in the treatment of stiff neck.

Method

This study searched 8 Chinese and English electronic medical databases, including China Biology Medicine disc, VIP database, Wanfang Data, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library, with a search period up to May 13, 2024. The focus was on clinical randomized con

SUBMITTER: Yu B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11557103 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature