Acupuncture and the Autonomic Nervous System: More Than Just Pain Relief

When people come in for acupuncture, they often expect one thing: pain relief. But then they start noticing the side benefits. “My sleep is deeper.” “My blood pressure is better than it’s ever been.” “I feel calmer.”

These changes happen because acupuncture works through your autonomic nervous system (ANS)—the body’s built-in regulator of balance and health.