Intensive acupuncture for neck and shoulder muscle pain
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This study tests a type of acupuncture called intensive multi-acupuncture for treating neck and shoulder muscle pain (myofascial pain syndrome). It aims to see if this acupuncture approach can reduce pain and improve function.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 69 years old.
- You have had neck or shoulder pain for more than 3 months.
- You have not received other treatments for this condition in the past month.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have serious health conditions like severe heart, liver, kidney, or blood disorders, or a spinal cord injury.
Quick eligibility check
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