Acupuncture: Reversing the Stressful Effects of Running | Running Times

Acupuncture: Reversing the Stressful Effects of Running | Running Times

Growing up in North America, like many others, I originally thought of acupuncture as some exotic placebo, questionably effective and a little frightening. My first direct exposure came following a hard marathon in Tochigi, Japan, in November 2006. Looking for a post-race massage, I found that organizers were instead offering complimentary post-race acupuncture treatments.

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