A study in Nature Neuroscience published just yesterday (May 30, 2010) shows one possible mechanism of pain relief through acupuncture: the release of adenosine. Adenosine is a very potent anti-inflammatory compound and most chronic pain is caused by inflammation.
For more on this new study from the University of Rochester, check out a general article on it in the UK’s Guardian newspaper by clicking here, or click here to read the study itself.
