What are acupuncture and acupressure?
Acupuncture is one kind of treatment from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It uses very thin needles to stimulate points on the body to improve well-being. Acupressure uses pressure, tapping or massage over these points to promote well-being and decrease pain. Other ways to stimulate these points include moxibustion (heat), cupping (suction), electricity, magnets, and cold laser. There are different kinds of acupuncture: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and even French acupuncture! Other therapies of TCM include herbal medicine, massage, and “Tai Chi” and “Qi Gong” (gentle therapeutic exercise).