In an extensive analysis, published in 2012 in JAMA Internal Medicine, data from nearly 18,000 individuals involved in 29 high-quality clinical trials demonstrated that acupuncture is an effective treatment for chronic back and neck pain, osteoarthritis, shoulder pain and headaches. Acupuncture has been shown to be more than just a placebo. Follow this link to an article recently published in the Globe and Mail discussing acupuncture for chronic pain. To learn more about how acupuncture works, if it's for you follow this link.