National Hospital, Abu Dhabi Holistic Health Center Acupuncture & Acupressure Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese therapy used to treat almost the entire spectrum of illness. Very fine needles are inserted into the specific points of the body to treat painful conditions of the body like back pain, joint pain, etc. Acupressure is similar to acupuncture, but without relying on the use of needles. The technique involves pressing on certain points of the body to relieve pain. Acupressure attempts to promote maximal flow of 'Qi' the vital energy or "Life force" believed by some to flow throughout the body. Back to Overview