The acupuncture treatment in neuropathic pain

초록

The treatment of neuropathic pain is very challenging because of its heterogeneity of mechanisms and the consideration of coexisting psychological and emotional conditions. Multimodal approaches are required for the management of complicated and intractable neuropathic pain. Acupuncture was presented by the World Health Organization as an effective treatment for pain without significant side effects. Electroacupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation can relieve neuropathic pain via modulation of various cellular responses. Acupuncture enhances the efficacy of medical treatment and the quality of life. Further research is needed to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture treatment for various neuropathic pain conditions with a more standardized patientoriented approach. © 2015 by Nova Science Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.