Acupuncture, a key component of traditional Chinese medicine, has been found to benefit people with cervical dystonia. It involves the insertion of small needles at specific points Acupuncture Acupuncture, a key component of traditional Chinese medicine, has been found to benefit people with cervical & Hand dystonia. It involves the insertion of small needles at specific points on the body to reduce pain, decrease nausea, release anxiety, or accomplish another purpose for the patient. Eastern medicine believes that acupuncture balances the flow of energy (chi or qi) in the body and removes the disruptions in energy that cause disease. Western medicine believes that acupuncture stimulates nerves, muscles, and connective tissue and may cause the release of neural hormones such as beta-endorphins. Beta-endorphins are associated with a sense of happiness, euphoria, and a higher pain threshold. Regardless of belief system, research ranging from the 19th through the 21st century a