It is evident that needling simulates peripheral nerves in the muscles which send messages to the brain to release endorphins (morphine-like peptides in the brain) These neurochemicals then cause analgesia by blocking the transmission of painful messages. Three main sites for endorphin acupuncture analgesia have been found. The pituitary gland is one site that has been shown to release endorphins into the blood stream.

According to the NIH Consensus Statement on Acupuncture, there have been many studies on acupuncture's potential usefulness, but results have been mixed because of complexities with study design and size, as well as difficulties with choosing and using placebos or sham acupuncture. However, promising results have emerged, showing efficacy of acupuncture, for example, in adult postoperative and chemotherapy nausea and vomiting and in postoperative dental pain.

Abolition or dulling of pain sensation by the use of acupuncture, also called "acupuncture anesthesia" when used for surgical operations. The Chinese name for this is "Chen-Ma" which means "Needle-Anesthesia"

Very well. Whether your insomnia manifests as not being able to fall asleep or not being able to stay asleep, your practitioner will be able to determine the root cause of your insomnia, and treat your condition accordingly. Unlike western medicine, there is no use of addictive medications with potentially unsafe side effects.

There is significant research showing the efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of low back pain. These promising results include acute lumbar sprain, degenerative disc disease, and lumbar disc protrusion.