Research: Chronic Pain and Improving Sleep: The Science Behind Auricular Acupressure

This 2023 study looked into whether auricular acupressure could help people dealing with chronic back pain after spinal surgery. The participants were split into two groups, one got the real treatment targeting pain-related points, while the other got a placebo on random spots.

After six weeks, the results were pretty impressive for the group with the actual treatment:

• Significantly less pain: Back and leg pain were noticeably reduced.
• Better sleep: They got more deep sleep, fewer wake-ups, and overall better rest.
• Reduced nerve pain: Symptoms like tingling and numbness eased up.

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