I discovered acupuncture during my first pregnancy 4 years ago. I pinched a nerve in my neck. After 2 months of constant pain, trying different medications, the pain mgmt doctor suggested acupuncture as he said I was risking permanent nerve damage. By this time, I had a partially numb thumb along with pain and muscle spasms. One treatment is all it took to settle down the nerves/muscles and relieve symptoms. Ever since then, when I get the hint of symptoms returning, I'm back in the acupuncturist's office.

It hasn't worked on everything. I injured my shoulder/brachial plexus really bad two years ago. The acupuncturist said when the symptoms don't relieve after a couple of sessions that there's a bigger underlying problem and he talked extensively with the physical therapist and doctor. The shoulder is unstable so acupuncture will only temporarily relieve symptoms as the area is under constant aggravation.