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https://scmp.com/article/978850/pains-and-needlesPains and needles
When Kenny Kon, 43, suffered sciatica in his left leg, he first turned to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and then to chiropractic treatments to relieve the pain, but neither helped.
The pain lingered and made it especially uncomfortable to sit through his MBA classes. At a relative's suggestion, Kon turned to traditional Chinese medicine for help. The TCM practitioner recommended acupuncture and inserted needles in Kon's calf and at other points along his leg.