What is acupuncture and how does it work?

As per the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA) website:

“The origins of acupuncture can be traced back over 2,000 years, making it one of the oldest health care systems in the world. Today, acupuncture supports the treatment of a wide number of conditions.”

“Acupuncture treatment involves the insertion of fine, sterile, single use, disposable needles into specific sites (acupuncture points) along the body’s energy pathways (meridians) to clear energy blockages and encourage the normal flow of energy, or Qi, through the body.”

“The practitioner may also stimulate the acupuncture points using other methods, including acupressure, moxa therapy, cupping…electro-stimulation and massage, in order to rebalance the flow of qi.”

You can find out more about acupuncture on the AACMA website.