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Podcast: The Companions Collective
Episode: The Art of Being on Pins and Needles
Description: Acupuncture is a practice originating from traditional Chinese medicine that involves the insertion of fine needles into specific points on the body to stimulate natural healing processes.
I had it done on my right hand when I was healing from a broken Bennet's joint and on my shoulder when I was healing from a torn rotator cuff -- both epically stupid softball injuries.
I also had it done on Shep in Calgary when we couldn't get in to see his chiropractor.
That was in 2011 or 12. Over the last 20Â years, acupuncture has picked up s...