How does acupuncture work as an analgesic?

Basically i want to know how you can use acupuncture for torture?

I've had problems with having knots in my shoulders and in general holding my tension in my upper back/shoulders for as long as I can remember. Recently I decided to look into acupuncture to relieve it along with some other things I heard it helps (allergies...

I'm wondering mostly if it just masks the pain... I have what I think is a small tear on where the muscle attaches on the inside of my knee. I got acupuncture on it yesterday and it feels remarkably better. If it just masks the pain I don't want to make...

I couldn't believe it. I thought Acupuncture was some sort of joke. Today was my first time I've done it. It was called "Cupping acupuncture". I had massive backpains from doing a Physical Training test and it all went away. My friend said...

.......or would it just destroy the acupuncture spot?

How does acupuncture work?? How long does it last for? What kind of acupuncture is best??

My horse is a 18yo (getting on) and he has foundered with his petal bone rotated and almost touching his sole of his hoof. His feet have been barefoot trimmed and every 7-8 weeks he gets them done by a farrier and his feet have successfully grown out...

After a nasty bout of bronchitis and flu I have decided to try to give up smoking once and for all. I had my first cigarette, stolen from Mom's packet (John Rolfe 30's) when I was fourteen but I did not smoke as a habit until I was about 21, now I am...

hi, im currently doing a presentation for nursing on acupuncture, and i would like some info on whether or not it works, and how many people have had the treatment. if anyone could answer the question i would be very greatfull. have you had or do you...