Acupuncture: What is it?

Acupuncture is a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and improve functioning. This is done by inserting needles and applying heat or electrical stimulation at very precise acupuncture points.

How Does Acupuncture Work?

The classical Chinese explanation is that channels of energy run in regular patterns through the body and over its surface. These energy channels, called meridians are the rivers flowing through the body to irrigate and nourish the tissues. An obstruction or movement of these energy rivers is like a dam that backs up.

The meridians can be influenced by needling the acupuncture points; the acupuncture needles unblock the obstructions at the dams, and reestablish the regular flow in the meridians. Acupuncture treatments can therefore help the body's internal flow and the circulation of their energy through the meridians.