Acupuncture is a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and to improve functioning. This is done by inserting needles and applying heat or electrical stimulation at very precise acupuncture points.

针灸疗法，依据“虚则补之，实则泻之”的辨证原则，进针后通过补、泻、平补平泻等手法的配合运用，以取得人体本身的调节反应。