Traditional and evidence-based acupuncture in headache management: theory, mechanism, and practice.
Acupuncture, traditional Chinese needle therapy, has become widely used for the relief of headache. The history of the practice of acupuncture in the United States and the theoretical framework for acupuncture in Chinese medicine are reviewed. The basic scientific background and clinical application of acupuncture in the headache management are discussed.
Zhao
Chong-Hao
CH
Division of Orofacial Pain Medicine, School of Dentistry, University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Stillman
Mark J
MJ
Rozen
Todd D
TD
D015670:Acupuncture Therapy / Q000266:history; D000698:Analgesia / Q000379:methods; D000075202:Contraindications; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D020773:Headache Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D008516:Medicine, Chinese Traditional; D008962:Models, Theoretical