Adult patients referred to the MGMC Acupuncture Clinic for this study must have an established Western medical diagnosis, have exhausted all standards of care for the reduction and/or resolution of pain, meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria and be clinically evaluated prior to entry in the study. 1000 patients will be entered into the study; no male and female patient ratios will be required. Patients under 18 years of age will be excluded. There are no upper age limits.