Read Our Updated Acupuncture Fact Sheet

Acupuncture is a technique derived from traditional Chinese medicine in which practitioners insert fine needles into the skin to treat healt

Click here to view in browser. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services  /  National Institutes of Health Read Our Updated Acupuncture Fact Sheet Acupuncture is a technique derived from traditional Chinese medicine in which practitioners insert fine needles into the skin to treat health problems. In the United States, it is most commonly used for pain, such as back, neck, or joint pain. Research has shown that acupuncture may be helpful for several pain conditions, including back or neck pain, knee pain associated with osteoarthritis, and postoperative pain. There's also evidence that acupuncture may help relieve seasonal allergy symptoms, stress incontinence in women, and nausea and vomiting associated with cancer treatment. Click on the link below to read our recently updated fact sheet on acupuncture. Go to the fact sheet

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