Acupuncture For Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) ACUPUNCTURE have real benefits to assist with recovery from GBS – specifically to do with helping the myelin sheath regrow quicker and helping movement of the lower limbs (ankles) return. I know it helps the nervous system but not sure if it’s suitable?” Acupuncture: fine needles are inserted in the skin at specific points along what are considered to be lines of energy (meridians). Treatments for nerve damage vary just about as much as the presentation, and go beyond the simple insertion of acupuncture needles.