What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a safe, evidence-informed medical therapy in which very thin, sterile needles are gently inserted into specific points on the body to support healing and balance. While rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture is now widely used in modern healthcare systems and integrative medical practices across the United States.

At Main Line Women’s Acupuncture in Wayne, PA, acupuncture is provided by a licensed acupuncturist with advanced doctoral-level training and a focus on women’s health, pain management, stress, and hormonal balance.

How Acupuncture Works (Evidence-Based Overview)

Modern research shows that acupuncture interacts with the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems. Studies demonstrate that acupuncture can:

• Stimulate the release of natural pain-relieving chemicals such as endorphins

• Regulate the autonomic nervous system (supporting stress reduction)

• Improve local blood circulation

• Modulate inflammation and immune signaling

These physiological effects help explain many of the clinically observed acupuncture benefits, particularly for pain, stress-related conditions, and women’s health concerns.

Acupuncture Safety & Needle Information

Acupuncture is considered very safe when performed by a licensed acupuncturist using clean needle technique.

• Acupuncture needles are extremely thin—much thinner than needles used for injections or blood draws

• All needles are single-use, sterile, and disposable

• Needles are regulated by the FDA as medical devices

The most common side effects are mild and temporary, such as slight soreness, redness, or bruising at a needle site. Serious adverse events are rare when acupuncture is provided by a properly trained professional.

What Conditions Can Acupuncture Treat?

The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes acupuncture as a useful therapeutic approach for a wide range of conditions, with varying levels of evidence. In clinical and research settings, acupuncture is commonly used to support:

• Chronic and acute pain (neck pain, back pain, headaches, arthritis)

• Stress, anxiety, and nervous system regulation

• Digestive concerns

• Sleep disturbances

• Nausea and postoperative recovery

Large-scale studies and meta-analyses show acupuncture to be more effective than no treatment and, in many cases, superior to sham acupuncture for chronic pain conditions.

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