Acupuncture is said to unblock the body’s energy pathways, similar to the way a busy sidewalk is easily cleared by poking pedestrians with a javelin. Remove troublesome obstacles with today's Groupon to Backworks. Choose between the following options:

• For $49, you get two 60-minute acupuncture treatments (a $130 value).
• For $69, you get four 60-minute acupuncture treatments (a $250 value).

Backworks' licensed acupuncturist stimulates acupuncture points with hair-thin filiform needles. In each 60-minute session, Dr. York aims to relieve the aches of elbows weary of tennis and wrists sore from segway polo, stimulating the flow of the body's vital energy, or chi. As he works to relieve migraines or release stress, the acupuncturist takes care to keep the treatment as pain-free as possible, only causing sensations reminiscent of tingling, pressure, or gentle embroidery. In addition to pain relief, acupuncture may benefit individuals with depression, anxiety, drug addiction, insomnia, infertility, and other symptoms.