The short answer? Everyone and everything. (However, if you're dealing with an emergency situation or a serious condition that has not been checked by a doctor, it's best to head to your nearest hospital or medical clinic.)

Acupuncture has been used for all kinds of conditions for thousands of years. From back pain to addiction, anxiety to neuropathy, a wealth of studies have shown acupuncture to be an effective complementary or alternative tool in providing relief from a wide range of health issues. 

Want to do your own research? Try searching "acupuncture + [your area of interest]" on PubMed.  

Acupuncture is known for having very minimal to no side-effects.

On the table, you might feel very relaxed or energized. Many people fall asleep. After treatment, you might feel euphoric, sleepy or revitalized, all of which are typical reactions. 

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It's completely normal to experience exacerbated 

symptoms over the next 1-3 days. Physical symptoms and emotions may come up as part of the healing process.

It's similar to how cold hands ache when they start to warm up again — it doesn't mean warming up is a bad thing.

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Acupuncture is rarely painful. Most patients feel nothing or a slight pinch when the needle is inserted, followed by a minor achy or tingling sensation (which we call a "qi sensation").

Sometimes another part of the body lights up, due to those head-to-toe channel connections discussed above.

Still nervous? Fret not, acupuncture treatments can be tailored to your level of comfort, and other modalities can be used as well.