What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine technique used to treat certain health conditions and symptoms, such as pain.
A practitioner inserts very small, thin needles into the skin.
In a large percentage of clinical cases, it is recommended for the management of the following types of chronic pain:
- Arthritis;
- Back, neck, or muscle pain;
- Headaches and migraines;
- Knee pain;
- Menstrual cramps;
- Sports injuries;
- Facial pain and other nerve discomfort.
According to Chinese medicine, the human body is a system of energy called chi. Practitioners believe that disruption of chi causes an imbalance in the body's energy, which can lead to illness.
Acupuncture stimulates the body's central nervous system and immunity. As a result, a person is able to:
- Respond to a disease or symptom;
- Restore balance in the body;
- Produce natural chemicals.
Source:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/4767-acupuncture
