Acupuncture is highly recommended as a preventive therapy to correct minor imbalances before they become severe. If an imbalance can be detected before symptoms occur, and balance is restored, the patient need not suffer illness. Integrated with good nutrition, regular exercise, adequate rest and spiritual nourishment, acupuncture offers an excellent path to the maintenance of optimum health.Acupuncture has also been proven very effective for chronic pain management. It also speeds up the body’s healing ability to recover from illness or post surgery.