Common Question - How Does Acupuncture Work?

Chinese medicine is 4,000 + years old. There are many theories and styles of acupuncture. Probably the most common question that is asked is "how does it work"? Here is a very brief and simple answer to a very complex (yet simple) form of medicine. Keep in mind, there are dissertations and volumes written about the chemical response at the cellular level and the electromagnetic changes that take place in the body when a needle is inserted. Again, this is intended to be a very simple answer.

- Thin needles are inserted into the body which solicits many physiological responses which has proven to be helpful in pain management and promotes the healing process.

- Needles inserted into specific acupuncture points are known to regulate the nervous, hormonal and immune systems. Think about this, nervous, hormonal and immune systems. That's huge folks.

- The needles will also stimulate and promote organ and system functions. This is healing from the inside out. Powerful.