Acupuncture or Dry Needling is an evidence-based technique originating in China but that has been approved and implemented by western medicine. It uses thin, sterile needles to stimulate physical trigger points found in muscles, tendons and tough bands, helping reducing pain in many acute and chronic injuries. Additionally, it is often helpful for the treatment of headaches. The effects of acupuncture are: ‘LOCAL’ around the needle insertion (e.g. increase of blood flow, endorphins release), ‘SEGMENTAL’ at spinal level (e.g. decreasing nerve irritability in our spinal cord) and ‘CENTRAL’ at brain level (e.g. inducing relaxation and stimulating the production of key hormones, like serotonin, endorphins, oxytocin and noradrenaline). Acupuncture is very safe, and benefits include reduction of pain, alleviation of muscle spasm, promotion of tissue healing process, induction of relaxation, improvement of sleep and promotion of wellbeing. Initial health screening must always be performed because there may be enhanced risk of adverse effects to acupuncture treatment if you suffer from specific medical conditions.