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How effective is acupuncture for helping in the reparations process of a strained pectoral and intercostal muscles?
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Acute injuries: Acupuncture can be very beneficial for acclerating healing of strains. The most effective treatments need to be done soon after injury to be the most beneficial.
Answered 5/18/2013
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