Acupunture

Acupuncture points are believed to stimulate the central nervous system. This, in turn, releases chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These biochemical changes may stimulate the body's natural healing abilities and promote physical and emotional well-being. It stimulates the body's natural feel-good hormones.

Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body. A key component of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is most commonly used to treat pain. Increasingly, it is being used for overall wellness, including stress management.

Acupuncture is used mainly to relieve discomfort associated with a variety of diseases and conditions, including: Chemotherapy-induced and postoperative nausea and vomiting Dental pain Fibromyalgia Headaches, including tension headaches and migraines Labor pain Lower back pain Neck pain Osteoarthritis Menstrual cramps Respiratory disorders, such as allergic rhinitis Tennis elbow.