Does acupuncture really work?

My dad is considering having acupuncture done on his back. Is this treatment really effective?

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! My mom is an acupuncturist and I swear by it. You need to give it a bit of time. One treatment does not solve all of your problems, but if you follow your acupuncturist's instructions and go maybe five or six times, then have confidence. It is not a miracle cure, but I think that it has made a huge difference in a lot of lives. You have to have trust, but i DEFINATELY RECOMMEND it!!!!!!!!!!!

Some people swear by it, some call it bunk. It is six of one, and a half dozen of the other. If it works, then it's great, and if it doesn't, then it is NO good.
I think it depends on the person who is doing it. Because if they hit the wrong nerve with that needle it could make the pain worse. So make sure that you dad does his research.
One of my relatives has done and I think that they still do...they have said that it has worked for them....I would give it a try and see if it works for you..you never know unti you try....plus everyone is different so it is hard to tell who it works for and who it doesnt' work for. you just have to try
i've actually referred a couple of my friends to an accupuncturist for their back issues and they were both very pleased!!
Acupuncture is particularly effective for musculoskeletal related pain conditions. If this is what your dad has on his back, I strongly recommend trying out acupuncture. Do make sure the acupuncturist is appropriately licensed and uses only disposable needles.
Speaking from experience, yep, sure does.
The question is, to what degree? I think that depends on the type of pain you are experiencing, pain in more than one area, your pain tolerance level, and your openness to alternative medicine