Immunomodulatory Effects of Acupuncture on Inflammatory Markers in Patients with Musculoskeletal Pain: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Authors:Chi Ngai Lo, Marcus Kwong Lam Fung, Bernard Pui Lam Leung Muscles. 2026 May 8;5(2):36. doi: 10.3390/muscles5020036. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal pain remains a major cause of disability worldwide, encompassing disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis (OA) and chronic back pain. Acupuncture and dry needling are increasingly used for symptom management, yet their effects on […]
