Here's a recent good study from a reputable source showing acupuncture is more effective than placebo for some types of long term pain.

I agree that it's frustrating to see so much anecdote in threads like these.

https://discover.dc.nihr.ac.uk/portal/article/4000672/acupun...? Kindutm_content=buffered7fb&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer