Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a form of treatment performed by a certified practitioner in which thin needles are inserted through the skin at specific points in the body. This procedure is commonly used in the ancient practice of Traditional Chinese medicine. This medical practice believes this technique helps balance energy flow by inserting these needles to re-balance energy flow (Chen et al., 2017). On the other hand, Western medicine practitioners believe in acupuncture as a form of stimulation for nerves, muscles, and connective tissues to stimulate natural painkillers in the body to aid in pain relief. Acupuncture is commonly used to relieve discomfort in certain conditions such as headaches, neck pain, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, asthma, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Acupuncture has also been beneficial in various seizures by improving the electroencephalogram and symptoms associated with the condition (Chen et al., 2017).
