 [ Symptoms ] i have stabbing pain along my cheekbone to the jaw and upper section of my teeth is it that common in fibromyalgia [ Disease ] some science reveals that certain types of acupuncture may aid weight loss acupuncture works by targeting pressure points linked to appetite and hunger that being said acupuncture treatment does not trump making changes to diet exercise and how one handles stress research shows diet changes are most important for weight loss see ear acupuncture holds promise for weight loss