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High heels and back pain: can
acupuncture ease it?
 An integrated study published in 2017 - Study of acupuncture for low back
pain in recent 20 years: a bibliometric analysis via CiteSpace, has looked
back on researches aiming to demonstrate the benefits of using
acupuncture to treat lower back pain caused by high heels, and as well other
factors such as pregnancy. The evidence showed that in the U.S., the
therapy has been commonly used to treat back pain. To further cement this,
the potential it holds has been turning heads in the science world as well
with the U.S., England, and Canada having conducted and encouraged the
most studies around the benefits and deeming acupuncture as
complimentary medicine with real benefits.
 According to the Spine Health Institute , almost half of the women aged
between 18 and 24 wear high heels on the daily basis, with the number
decreasing with age but still reaching a stunning 34% for women over 50
years old. This can turn into a huge problem in the next couple of years if
appropriate measures are not taken. Not to mention the strain it will put on
health system with more and more patients seeking treatment. It is time to
recognize acupuncture as a cost effective and efficient player in the
treatment of back pain.