Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body. A key component of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is most commonly used to treat pain. Increasingly, it is being used for overall wellness, including stress management.Traditional Chinese medicine explains acupuncture as a …Why It's DoneRisksWhat You Can ExpectResultsClinical TrialsAcupuncture is used mainly to relieve discomfort associated with a variety of diseases and conditions, including: 1. Chemotherapy-induced and postoperative nausea and vomiting 2. Dental pain 3. Headaches, including tension headaches and migraines 4. Labor pain 5. Low back pain 6. Neck pain 7. Osteoarthritis 8. Menstrual cramps 9. Respiratory disorders, such as allergic rhinitisSee more on mayoclinic.org

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