Acupuncture has progressively been integrated into comprehensive pain management programs worldwide. More than 30% of pediatric pain centers in North America offer acupuncture service. A survey of 1,100 pediatric patients and families conducted in the United States during the preoperative visit indicated that more than 6% of patients have used acupuncture (Pain Res Manag 2014;19:198-204).
Acupuncture has been part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for more than 2,000 years. As early as 100 B.C., the first Chinese medical textbook “Huang Di Nei Jing” clearly described jin jiao (
) the practice of needling and placing smouldering moxa (Artemisia vulgaris) over the acupuncture points. Traditional Chinese acupuncturists believe that Qi, vital energy, is essential for the well-being of a person. Qi is created by the force between heaven and earth. Qi travels through specific pathways called meridians within the body. There are 12 principal meridians of the...You do not currently have access to this content.
