Battlefield acupuncture? Yes, it exists, and the military is using it to fight troops’ pain

If it works, us it, that means less drugs needed.

Wow SSG(P) (Join to see) to be honest I expect the title is not correct. Battlefields tend to be receiving kinetic and fragmentary as well as high explosive incoming rounds.
To be honest I expect the acupuncture is much further back from forward triage and aid stations. It makes sense for acupuncture and acupressure to be available at more permanent medical facilities such as on major bases.
I only attempted acupuncture once and i felt briefly like the Karate Kid in the Krane Kick. I had needles in my nose, around my face, arms. legs, etc. for a moment I felt numb. Then I sneezed and bent a few pins and the effects wore off. :-)
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Great discussion on having every available tool or tactic available for our servicemen SSG(P) (Join to see)