Acupuncture and Marathon Runners

An article about acupuncture appeared just before the 40,000 runners took off in the Flora London Marathon. The author noted that serious runners “leave no stone unturned in their quest for speed, and the latest trend is acupuncture to ease weary limbs, niggling injuries and post-race fatigue. “Runners use acupuncture because it is believed that the needles stimulate the brain to release