I have a bad knee that is likely just a few years away from a replacement. I go to physiotherapy once a week to keep the range of motion. Every week I receive accupuncture as part of my treatment and I have no doubt that it helps. It is very quantifiable. Prior to the accupuncture, she measures the maximum flexion I have in my knee. After the accupuncture, she measures again and usually my range improves after the accupuncture.
Now, anyone saying that accupuncture can cure cancer I'd have serious doubts about. However, it is helping my knee. I really can't see how it could be placebo, either.
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