Acupuncture attempts to reestablish the flow of positive energy throughout your body.

It also claims to remove negative energy that causes pain. Acupuncture stimulates various systems of your body, according to modern medicine. This may result in a healing response.

Acupuncture divides the body into zones and pressure points. Depending on your symptoms, acupuncture needles are inserted into various pressure points. These needle points are usually located near your body's nerves. The needle stimulates the nerves, causing them to release hormones such as endorphins, which cause your body to respond. Acupuncture proponents claim that this immune and circulation system stimulation relieves migraines and tension headaches.