1. Unblocking Meridians and Regulating Qi and Blood
According to TCM, pain often results from stagnation or blockage within the meridians. By applying precise physical stimulation to acupuncture points, acupuncture helps remove stagnation, restore the smooth flow of qi and blood, and achieve the TCM principle of “when there is free flow, there is no pain.”
2. Strengthening the Body and Dispelling Pathogens
For pain caused by internal weakness, such as organ dysfunction or deficiencies of Qi and blood, acupuncture can be tailored using specific point combinations to tonify the body’s vital energy, nourish the meridians, and restore internal balance, thereby reducing pain associated with deficiency.
3. Neuro-humoral Regulation (Modern Medical Perspective)
Modern research shows that acupuncture stimulates the central nervous system to release natural analgesic substances such as endorphins and enkephalins. It also modulates neurotransmitters, including serotonin and norepinephrine, helping suppress pain transmission. Additionally, acupuncture has been shown to exert significant anti-inflammatory and immunoregulatory effects.
Acupuncture is an effective, evidence-supported pain-relief modality grounded in profound TCM theory and increasingly validated by modern science. With its holistic regulatory approach and strong safety profile, it plays an indispensable role in pain management and offers an important non-pharmacological option for patients worldwide.
With over 30 years of clinical experience in treating pain with acupuncture, Dr. Su often combines acupuncture with herbal medicine, achieving even better therapeutic outcomes in many cases.
