08/09/2026
Although I use acupuncture in my treatments and often get great results, it has always been hard for me to understand exactly how.
If you don't resonate with the traditional Chinese explanation (energy lines in the body), this is for you :
You can understand acupuncture through a "fascia-based" lens by viewing the fascia as the physical substrate for traditional acupuncture channels and points.
Instead of focusing on "qi" (energy), this approach suggests that acupuncture needles stimulate the fascia, a connective tissue network, to trigger a variety of physiological effects like the release of tension, increased circulation, and neuromodulation.
Research has shown anatomical correlations between fascial planes and acupuncture meridians (energy lines), and stimulating fascia can influence the nervous system, which may explain acupuncture's pain-relieving and functional benefits.
What do you think of this approach ?