Is acupuncture helpful in treating multiple sclerosis (MS)?

Acupuncture is a treatment of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that involves sticking slender needles into key points in the body to, in theory, release chi energy. Although the mechanisms of acupuncture are not fully understood by Western or Eastern doctors, there is some evidence that acupuncture causes the release of peptides in the central nervous system, that modulates sensory information traveling from the body to the brain. It is commonly used as an alternative treatment for some of the symptoms of multiple sclerosis, especially pain and spasticity.

Acupuncture is usually viewed with considerable skepticism by the medical profession, but some qualified doctors do recommend it, especially for the pain associated with facial neuralgias (primarily trigeminal neuralgia). Strong claims have also been made for the help acupuncture provides easing numbness and neck pain. It may be that acupuncture is helpful for certain multiple sclerosis (MS)-related symptoms but not others.

There are no side effects. However, it is recommended that acupuncture be used only in addition to conventional medicine and in consultation with your physician. And finally, certain symptoms such as urinary symptoms or depression should not be treated by acupuncture alone.

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