FAQs: What Are Your Acupuncture Questions ?
Normally, I use this blog to tell you about my favorite topics—Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, and natural health. Today, I want to do something different. Below are some FAQs.
There isn’t a lot you have to do before you come to your acupuncture appointment. Depending on the treatment plan—customized for your needs—your session’s length will vary. Schedule your appointment for a day when you have a couple of hours free and don’t have to rush or go for any high-impact activities.
In order to ensure that this holistic health regimen suits you, inform your acupuncturist of any medications, supplements, or medical conditions beforehand.
Wearing comfortable clothing is recommended to ensure that the process is smooth and easy for you and us.
When performed by a skilled, trained practitioner, acupuncture is completely safe. The acupuncturists at Acupuncture Is My Life are licensed and use sterilized equipment, ensuring all precautions are taken.
We use single-use, disposable needles—as is the standard—and employ the best techniques with precision.
Owing to the hair-thin size of the needles, acupuncture is virtually painless. Most people report feeling little to no pain when the needles are inserted, depending on their pain threshold.
There may be initial discomfort or tenderness at certain pressure points, but the feeling subsides quickly, providing relaxation quickly afterward.
There’s no fixed answer to this. The duration and frequency of your treatment depend on your needs. We specifically tailor treatment plans to fit each patient’s needs.
As you go through your treatment, while we monitor your progress and how your body reacts to it, the duration of your sessions may change. Some of our patients have fixed schedules and come in for routine treatments as well; there’s no fixed number of sessions in such cases.
A wide range of acute and chronic illnesses can be treated using acupuncture. This naturopathic treatment helps with pain management, chronic illnesses, stroke, Bell’s Palsy, autoimmune disorders, headaches, migraines, depression, and anxiety.
Although acupuncture helps with these illnesses, it isn’t a pre-requisite to getting the treatment. Acupuncture is a way to boost your health and wellness, boosting your immune system and improving the functioning of your bodily systems.
People of all ages and professions can benefit from acupuncture.
The journey to health and wellness is paved by holistic health care practices. Acupuncture works in conjunction with cupping therapy, massage therapy, Reiki, and a balanced, herbal diet.
These complementary treatments boost the positive effects of acupuncture, bringing you better, longer-lasting results.