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Monday, February 15, 2010

Acupuncture Overview

Documented for 2000 years in treating pain, digestive imbalance, and psychological stress, acupuncture is the oldest, most established medical procedure in the world.

In modern practice, acupuncture is the insertion of solid, thin, single-use needles just under the skin. Through generations of evidence-based practice, Chinese medicine practitioners have found points that directly affect certain body systems and structures. Acupuncturists choose these points carefully to maximize the long-lasting benefit to each patient while reducing symptoms immediately.