Yes, this can greatly work for rotator cuff injury. However, there are many studies published which states that patients with shoulder pain do not benefit from acupuncture. The multi-center randomized controlled trial aimed to determine if acupuncture would be effective in relieving pain and disability associated with full-thickness rotator cuff lesions. A group of 82 patients with full-thickness rotator cuff lesions was randomized to receive; acupuncture, placebo acupuncture (needling at non-acupuncture points), or no treatment. After 12 weeks of treatment and after a further 12 weeks’ follow up there was no difference in clinical results between the three groups.

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Acupuncture is proven by many studies that it can reduce pain and disability of many ailments. However, for full-thickness rotator cuff repairs, there is no benefit of acupuncture treatment in reducing pain or disability that is clearly recorded.

Acupuncture is proven by many studies to be effective for shoulder pain management. But, the latest multi-center randomized controlled trial found that not all patients with shoulder problems respond positively to acupuncture treatment.

Before undergoing surgery if you are thinking about using acupuncture as a non-operative method of treatment speak to your consultant first as they may have evidence that shows that acupuncture does not work for many shoulder conditions. An acupuncturist who specializes in treating shoulders must have at least 3 years post graduate training from an accredited institution for this field.

In conclusion, acupuncture is an effective method of pain relief in shoulder injuries such as rotator cuff injuries. Acupuncture can be useful when treating a patient with rotator cuff injury if they have tried other methods including physiotherapy and steroid injections without success. It’s also important to ask questions before this process to make sure it can directly work for you and your specific condition.