Chronic pain afflicts over 20% of the adult population. Sadly, most MDs have essentially no education in treating pain, beyond offering a few toxic medications. Then they tend to steer people with pain away from those health practitioners who are trained. This puts the acupuncture community on the front lines for addressing this epidemic.
Acupuncture Poll
The Acupuncture Poll's question for January/February 2006 was:
What is the most important issue facing the acupuncture profession in 2006?
Results:
These results are based on 406 responses. As this is a voluntary, non-scientific survey, caution should be used in generalizing the results.
To vote in the current Acupuncture Poll, or to review comments and responses to previous poll questions, visit www.acupuncturetoday.com/acupuncturepoll.