​Acupuncture as a medical therapy has been used in humans for many years as a way of relieving pain and improving health.  Recently, it has also become increasingly utilized to help animals. 
Therapy is often employed to help with pain management, digestive support, nerve function and muscle relaxation, among other issues. Although acupuncture is an ancient Chinese approach to mapping points based on the spiritual energy, modern science clearly shows that acupuncture works through signals sent throughout the nervous system. That knowledge, coupled with an extensive background in anatomy and physiology, takes the guesswork out of acupuncture. In other words, whenever one inserts a needle at one of these important sites, the body responds in predictable ways that lessen pain, relax muscles, improve digestion and dissipate stress.