Acupuncture Theory
Acupuncture is one of several different treatment modalities within traditional Chinese medicine. Acupuncture is the insertion of fine needles into specific points along channels just under the skin to balance the flow of energy, or qi, through these channels. There are over a thousand known acupuncture points on the body. The connections between the acupuncture points ensure that there is an even circulation of qi, a balance between Yin and Yang. Acupuncture needles access acupuncture points to help guide qi to areas where qi is insufficient and disperses qi away from areas where qi is stagnant. Over the past three decades, electromagnetic research has confirmed the existence and location of many acupuncture points.
Do acupuncture needles cause pain?
What is a typical acupuncture treatment like?