Nowadays, acupuncture is being recommended against almost all types of pains in various parts of the world. The success rate of acupuncture has assured most of the people about its advantages. Tara Nolan, a real estate agent, who was suffering from back and neck pains complained about not being able to drive without undergoing pain until a masseuse sent her to acupuncturist Paula Lord. Tara has now been taking acupuncture treatments since November.

Dr. Lord had a masters degree and a national license to practice this form of holistic medicine. "It is basically known for getting to the source of the problem”, says Dr. Lord. Tara stated that the treatment has helped with the after effects of chemotherapy too.

Acupuncture basically involves piercing tiny, sterile needles into specific points on the body, depending upon the pain or disorder suffered from. It works by maintaining the balance of the flow of energy through pathways called meridians inside the body.

"You could do all sorts of things for headaches. We decided to try a little experiment of our own. I've always had some knee problems dealing with ligaments, tendons and even arthritis. So we decided to give Dr. Lord a try. Now the question in all this is does it hurt? and the answer is not really!", says Tara.

Acupuncture can be a major source of pain relief for patients like Tara who suffer from continuous pain.