According to the basic principle of acupuncture therapy, the human body has over 100 points located along socalled meridian lines. Defined areas of the body and organs can be positively influenced and stimulated through the meridians. During acupuncture treatment fine needles are inserted at varying depths into the skin at the appropriate points. Among problems that can be treated by acupuncture therapy are chronic pains and circulatory disorders, although patients are recommended to seek medical advice prior to starting any course of treatment.
