Sciatica is a notoriously difficult condition to treat, with limited success from both conservative therapies and surgical interventions. However, a clinical trial found that acupuncture can serve as an effective treatment for sciatica. Patients who received four weeks of acupuncture treatment reported significant pain relief that lasted up to a year.
Sciatica is often caused by herniated lumbar discs, which can lead to severe pain and, in some cases, long-term disability. While many patients with chronic sciatica turn to acupuncture for pain relief, studies confirming its efficacy remain limited.
