Robert Gietzen, certified acupuncturist, has 17 years of experience and has administered well over 35,000 acupuncture treatments. Acupuncture increases flexibility and restores blood flow, which in turn decreases pain. One of the main reasons Americans seek acupuncture treatment is to assist in the treatment of chronic conditions, such as severe osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and tennis elbow. It also complements conventional treatment For example, post-surgical pain can be treated with a combination of drugs and acupuncture.