Acupuncture facilitates healing and it compliments other treatment modalities.  It can be used to reduce the adverse side effects and complications that are sometimes associated with surgery, pharmaceuticals and other invasive procedures.

Acupuncture increases circulation of oxygen and blood to provide needed nutrients to nerves and muscles to begin healing, reducing inflammation and swelling.  It promotes cell growth and regeneration.  It strengthens the immune system by stimulating leukocytes to fight infection and increasing T-cell counts. It releases endorphins, serotonin and melatonin to block the pain response.  It restores blood flow to the muscles, nerves and organs.  It reduces stress and enhances the mood by stimulating endorphins and regulating serotonin in the brain. It relaxes the muscles and helps increase the range of motion in the joints.

The National Institute of Health and the World Health Organization recognizes acupuncture as an effective treatment for many conditions.  Here is a partial list: