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ELEPHANT GETS ACUPUNCTURE
A two and half tonne elephant in Singapore Zoo has been receiving acupuncture for a long standing leg injury. After a few treatments she is reported to be more mobile and able to bend her leg better. The Vet treating her has previously used acupuncture to awaken an orang-utan from a coma, heal the broken leg of a cheetah and revitalise a python.
Acupuncture for Chronic Back Pain
An analysis of 33 randomised control trials of acupuncture concluded that it can effectively relieve chronic back pain. It was found to be more effective than using fake acupuncture points and no additional treatment. (Annals of Internal Med, Vol. 142)
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