I know a lot of people who swear by acupuncture...
but even if there are no proven medical benefits... the placebo effect can work wonders
(likeajackhammer, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 13:21, archived)

I had chinese cupping therepy once for my back
I just came out with sore balls and a strained neck from all the coughing :S
( Donkey Gums @mattcomedy, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 13:26, archived)