Acupuncture is the practice of inserting thin needles into specific body points to improve health and well-being. Acupuncture, which involves inserting needles at various places on the body to stimulate so-called acupoints, is among the most widely practiced forms of alternative medicine in the country and is offered by many hospitals. Most commonly the treatment is sought by adults looking for relief from chronic pain, though it is also used with growing frequency in children. According to government estimates, about 150,000 children in the United States underwent acupuncture in 2007. But for all its popularity, questions about its efficacy have long been commonplace.Acupuncture mainly used to treat commonly for pain relief. Acupuncture is generally safe when done using clean technique and single use needles.Traditional acupuncture involves needle insertion, moxibustion, and cupping therapy. It is a form of complementary and alternative medicine and a key component of Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).USA, India, Japan, Brazil and Canada are some of the leading countries where maximum studies related to Acupuncture are being carried out. Stimulation of particular acupoints along the skin of the body involving various methods such as penetration by thin needles or the application of heat, pressure, or laser light.