A large systematic review published in the Journal of Pain Research found that acupuncture significantly reduces the intensity of facial nerve pain.

Plus, how to bridge the gap between clinical terminology and the exact language your local patients use to search for relief. See below for details.

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Kim

RESEARCH

Updated Evidence of Acupuncture for Trigeminal Neuralgia

The Journal of Pain Research published a meta-analysis of 38 trials involving 2,836 patients evaluating acupuncture for trigeminal neuralgia. Interventions utilizing manual, electroacupuncture, and fire needle techniques—frequently targeting local points like ST7 (Xiaguan)—demonstrated a significantly higher overall response rate than pharmacological controls alone. Acupuncture achieved greater reductions in VAS and BPI-facial pain scores, and decreased pain episode frequency. Combining acupuncture with first-line medications like carbamazepine also mitigated medication-related adverse events, optimizing facial neuropathic pain management.

Dove Press

Patient-friendly: The Journal of Pain Research published a study showing that acupuncture offers significant relief for those suffering from trigeminal neuralgia, a condition causing severe facial nerve pain. Researchers found that adding acupuncture to standard medical care noticeably reduces pain intensity, decreases the frequency of flare-ups, and lowers medication side effects.

PRACTICE RESOURCES

Aligning Clinical Practice with Local Search: To capture local AI search traffic, your terminology must match exactly what patients are typing. They aren't searching for modalities; they are Googling high-volume phrases like Anxiety Symptoms, IBS Symptoms, or How to Get Pregnant.

The Trust Engine maps these exact searches directly to your expertise. We provide the framework to validate a patient's "normal" test results and translate complex physiology into patient-friendly concepts that inspire immediate trust.

The first practitioner group starts June 23. Join the waitlist to see exactly how we turn these top local searches into loyal patients.

CEUS

Note: Unless otherwise stated, all courses listed are CAB-approved; many also carry other state or NCCAOM approvals. Listings subject to change. Please verify details, CE hours, and eligibility directly with provider. Links point to provider sites; you may need to navigate to the specific registration page. In-person and Law & Ethics are highlighted.

Jun 3: The Psychology of Fertility
4 CEUs • Lonny S. Jarett

Jun 4: Segmental AcuChiro Therapy for Spinal and Related Disorders (Chinese & English) (also meets 06/18/2026)
2 CEUs • TCMzone, LLC

Jun 6: Achieving Clinical Success in the Treatment of Difficult Diseases in Chinese Medicine - Course 17
2.5 CEUs • Net of Knowledge

Jun 7: Heart Spirit Acupuncture & Chemotherapy Induced Neuropathy
4 CEUs • Healthcare Medicine Institute (HealthCMi)

Jun 9: Utility of Palpation in Traditional East Asian Medicine
2 CEUs • CSOMA

Jun 10: Alchemical Chinese Medicine for Shen Disturbances, Pain and Neurological Disorders
4 CEUs • Lotus Institute of Integrative Medicine

Jun 12: Acupuncture Sports Medicine: Treatment of the Lower Extremity (multi-day)
20 CEUs • Whitfield Reaves Acupuncture, Oakland, CA In-person

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Thanks for reading,

Kim Neumann, Publisher

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