“Basically, you put the needle through specific points in the body and stimulate the nerve.

The nerve actually sends signals to the brain, and the brain releases neural hormones such as beta-endorphins.

The Mayo Clinic lists several conditions where acupuncture has been known to work.

Acupuncture with electric treatment

These include dental pain, low back and neck pain, osteoarthritis, and chronic headaches.

Acupuncture body map