Acupuncture is an ancient form of traditional Chinese medicine. It has been used for over 4,000 years to promote healing naturally. It is a technique in which practitioners insert fine needles into the skin to treat health problems. 
Acupuncture focuses on restoring natural energy, called Qi (pronounced “chee”), along pathways in the body called meridians.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, illness is caused by disruptions in these energy pathways. If your Qi is blocked, the flow of blood is stagnated, resulting in pain and illness. Chinese acupuncture works to balance the flow of Qi to organs, glands and body tissues.
Current research reveals that acupuncture works by activating the pathway between the nervous (nerve) system and endocrine (gland) system and may be helpful for several pain conditions, including back or neck pain, knee pain associated with osteoarthritis, and postoperative pain. 
An analysis of data from 20 studies (6,376 participants) of people with painful conditions (back pain, osteoarthritis, neck pain, or headaches) showed that the beneficial effects of acupuncture continued for a year after the end of treatment for all conditions

     - Back or Neck Pain
     - Osteoarthritis
     - Headache and Migraine
     - Myofascial Pain Syndrome
     - Sciatica pain
     - Postoperative Pain
     - Cancer Pain
     - Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
     - Irritable Bowel Syndrome
     - Fibromyalgia
     - In addition to pain conditions, acupuncture has also been studied for at least 50 other health problems. Seasonal                 Allergies (Allergic Rhinitis or Hay Fever)
     - Urinary Incontinence
     - Treatment-Related Nausea and Vomiting in Cancer Patients
     - Asthma
     - Depression
     - Quitting Smoking
     - Infertility
     - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
     - Hot Flashes Associated With Menopause