Interesting research coming out of University Hospital in Essen, Germany shows how acupuncture alters the way the brain processes and responds to pain. This is why acupuncture can be so helpful for chronic pain issues. Even when the structure has broken down, such as in arthritis when there is bone on bone, acupuncture can reduce pain! Check out the article here: Acupuncture Changes How the Body Processes, Responds to Pain
