Acupuncture and muscle mass

Acupuncture may be able to boost muscle mass in frail adults.

Loss of skeletal muscle mass has a profound effect on their ability to engage in physical activity.

A new study by Japanese researchers shows acupuncture was able to reverse decreases in muscle mass in mice.

Researchers say more studies are needed, but acupuncture could be an option for patients who are too weak to try exercise training.