Yes,acupuncture is very effective,but the efficiency varies between people and problems.
Acupuncture is a therapeutic technique of stimulation, by means of needles, of specific sites on the skin, mucous membranes or subcutaneous tissues of the human body to promote, maintain, restore or improve health or to prevent a disorder, imbalance or disease or to alleviate pain and includes (a) the administration of manual, mechanical, thermal and electrical stimulation of acupuncture needles, (b) the use of laser acupuncture, magnetic therapy or acupressure, and (c) moxibustion and suction cupping.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has cited more than 104 different conditions that acupuncture can treat, including migraines, sinusitis, common cold, tonsillitis, asthma, inflammation of the eyes, addiction, stroke rehabilitation, headache, menstrual cramps, tennis elbow, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain, osteoarthritis, low back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and so on. A data has also indicated that acupuncture has great promising results in adult post-operative and chemotherapy nausea and vomiting and in post-operative dental pain. The definition and characterization of acupuncture points is also standardized by the World Health Organization. Acupuncture is known to have originated in China and is most commonly associated with Chinese herbal medicine, under the umbrella of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It has been recognized, practiced and taught throughout the world. People have appreciated it for its non-chemical approach, simple application, wide range of use, good curative effect, and low cost. Acupuncture has become a part of the medical science and culture.
