Many of us are familiar with the ancient practice of acupuncture. Dating back over 2000 years, it has stood the test of time as a way to reduce pain and to enable the body to heal by the stimulation of various meridians, or electrical points. Although it is more widely accepted in the East, there have been enough studies conducted in Western countries that have validated these claims.
One meta-analysis done found conclusive proof that acupuncture was effective in reducing chronic pain in the back and neck and from osteoarthritis, as well as chronic headache and shoulder pain.
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