Kirk doesn't believe ergonomics should be regulated, preferring voluntary programs instead. With just one treatment, her shoulder dramatically improved. This treatment has been practiced for thousands of years in the Far East. It's believed that acupuncture helps to improve this flow. These acupoints are associated with specific internal organs or organ systems.
Studies show that inserting needles into the skin stimulates nerves in the underlying muscles.
This leads to the release of chemicals in the brain that block pain signals. While many illnesses traditionally have been treated by acupuncture in Asia, its primary use in the U.S. has been to relieve chronic pain caused by ailments such as arthritis, back problems, premenstrual syndrome, dental surgery and headaches. It's also used to assist withdrawal from addictions such as drug and alcohol dependency. And the World Health Organization has stated that acupuncture is suitable for treating eye, ear, nose, throat, respiratory, gastrointestinal and muscular disorders as well as problems with the nervous system. Acupuncture also can relieve nausea caused by morning sickness, chemotherapy or anesthesia.