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Scalp Acupuncture Provides Long-Term Relief of Locomotor System Pain

The locomotor system is comprised of the skeleton and skeletal muscles, which allow for movement. Among the most common ailments of the locomotor system are arthritis (problems within the joints, such as inflammation) broken bones (usually caused by falls or accidents), and slipped discs (which occur when cartilage in the spinal column shifts out of position, causing pain and discomfort). The results of a study conducted in Germany, using a new form of scalp acupuncture, have found that as little as one session can relieve several types of locomotor pain, and that the relief can last weeks (or even months) without any additional treatment.

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