Acupuncture is a medical treatment system based on the principle of applying small needles or pressure to specific points on the body. The roots of this treatment system can be traced back to traditional Chinese medicine. According to this perspective, health is derived from balancing “qi,” which is referred to as the life energy, and it encompasses the yin/yang duality flowing through all physical entities. Acupuncture aims to reduce excess qi or open blockages in specific channels in the body known as meridians.
It serves as a non-pharmacological treatment option for various diseases and symptoms. Numerous scientific studies have demonstrated its effectiveness in treating conditions such as acute or chronic back pain, knee pain in osteoarthritis, myofascial pain, and headaches.