Acupuncture has come a long way since it was first introduced in the United States. Today, it’s an alternative health care treatment that’s often integrated with traditional medical care.
Medical professionals may prescribe acupuncture to treat a variety of symptoms. It’s popular among people who have chronic back, neck or knee pain. Acupuncture can also help prevent nausea associated with chemotherapy and surgery.
What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a health practice that originated in China. There are different types of acupuncture. They all include using needles placed under the skin to stimulate points in the body and ease symptoms.
Acupuncture has changed over the years. Today it’s much different from the ancient form and also much safer. For example, instead of re-using silver and gold needles, practitioners use safer disposable needles. Practitioners today may also apply heat and mild electrical impulses to needles to improve results.