Acupuncture (Latin: acus—needle, puncture—to penetrate) is an art of healing wherein needles are inserted in different parts of the body to streamline the energy flow within the body. Ancient Chinese practiced this art more then 2000 years ago. This art has survived ages of controversies. In different centuries it had to face different resistance. In the modern era, health professionals in different countries scientifically assessed this therapy between fifth and eighth decade. After extensive research, different universities have approved acupuncture as a safe and effective therapy for the treatment of certain chronic pain problems. Currently acupuncture is an accepted procedure and no longer an experimental therapy.
Acupuncture technique in expert hands can provide excellent pain relief.Current opinion is that more controlled trials are needed to define which pain conditions might be helped by acupuncture and which patients are most likely to benefit.