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Is acupuncture an effective in treating muscle pain?

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Yes: Acupunture can be use for muscle pain.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Absolutely: Acupucnture can be remarkably helpful in reducing or eliminating musculoskeletal pain.

Answered 3/26/2013

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