Is acupuncture effective in treating stroke?

Acupuncture is usually effective in treating stroke. 1. Acupuncture can stimulate specific acupoints, such as Taichong (LV3) and Neiguan (PC6), to unblock meridians, awaken the brain, and open sensory orifices, thereby improving various symptoms caused by stroke, including hemiplegia, sensory disturbances, swallowing difficulties, and speech impairments. 2. Acupuncture treatment can also enhance muscle strength in paralyzed limbs and effectively alleviate patients' motor dysfunction. 3. Acupuncture has shown beneficial effects in improving cognitive impairments, such as enhancing patients’ comprehension and memory. Numerous studies have confirmed the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating post-stroke sequelae, including improving patients’ mobility and increasing cerebral blood flow velocity. Acupuncture is an effective treatment for stroke and can be considered one of the important therapeutic approaches in stroke management.