what is acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a medical methodology which originated in ancient China. Acupuncture treats patients by manipulating thin, solid needles that have been inserted into specific acupuncture points in the skin. According to Traditional Chinese medicine, stimulating these points can correct imbalances in the flow of qi through channels known as meridians. In recent Western Medical studies, Acupuncture has proven to be highly effective for many types of musculoskeletal pain syndromes. Further research is being conducted on the benefits that Acupuncture has in treating internal organ disorders, neurological disorders and autoimmune disorders.
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