The Science Behind Acupuncture: How It Works

Acupuncture is an ancient medical practice used for thousands of years across Asia. The practice includes diagnosing the patient and finding individualized treatments for each person. The practitioner will use very fine needles to promote vital energy called “Qi (pronounced “chee”) to rebalance and bring the body back to a healthy state. This vital energy in western medicine is found in fascia. Fascia is the connective tissue in our bodies providing support, structure and protection to nerves, muscles, organs and other tissues. By putting thin needles into specific areas of fascia an Acupuncturist can stimulate nerves triggering the release of neurotransmitters like Endorphins, Serotonin, Cortisol, Oxytocin, Melatonin, and Dopamine. Acupuncture also causes micro-trauma to the tissue to improve blood circulation and promote healing. In short Acupuncture is used to guide your body to heal itself.