Acupuncture involves inserting a needle (usually a filigree needle) into a patient's body at a certain angle under the guidance of traditional Chinese medicine theory. Acupuncture treatments utilize techniques such as twisting and lifting to stimulate specific parts of the human body to treat diseases. The piercing points are called acupuncture points or acupoints. There are 361 found in the human body.

Acupuncture can be effective on pain, infertility, menstruation issues, weight loss, skin conditions, anti-aging, and other diseases. However, people with bleeding disorder, infections skin disorder or disease should avoid acupuncture. If pregnant, needling in the abdominal area or lumbosacral region should be avoided.