[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

I just read in the newspaper that accupunture works like a placebo. So it may work for some and not for others. And if it does work, there's no telling how long it will keep working. You would just have to try it and see if (or how) it works for you. I have read that placebos often work even when people know it's a placebo. So give it a try, it might work!

Actually, the way it works is that it stimulates endorphin activity in the area being treated. It can be good for eliminated inflammation and pain, but doesn't treat underlying causes