Basic patient information on Battlefield Acupuncture, a medical modality that promises to help patients with pain, mental health issues, and other problems.
By Mark D. Harris
Where did it come from?
Acupuncture is a type of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that has been practiced for centuries. Battlefield acupuncture (BFA) is a variation of auricular acupuncture which was developed in the US Air Force by Dr. Richard Niemtzow. BFA includes dry needling and trigger point acupuncture which are used on other parts of the body outside the ear. Thousands of medical professionals have been trained in BFA.
What is it used for?[1]
- Musculoskeletal pain (muscles, bones, and joints)
- Migraine headaches
- Low back pain
- Sore throat
- Gallbladder pain
- Various other pain sites
