Answers to a common Question asked about Acupuncture:
Q: Why do some acupuncture points hurt when needled?
A:This may be a sign that the treatment is working and the acupuncture point is being activated.
A: Acupuncture points closer to the extremities (hands/feet) have more nerve endings and can be more sensitive.
A: "Deqi" response is a dull component of pain that is a slow conduction of pain fibres. It is the presence of Qi.
A: If an acupuncture needles hits a nerve, you will likely feel a painful burning or tingling sensation. Once the needle is removed, the sensation should disappear.
Q. Can Acupuncture treat bones?
A: Acupuncture is a technique that employs very fine needles to stimulate specific body points and is an excellent treatment for bone fractures
A: Your doctor may recommend increasing your daily intake of vitamin D, vitamin C, or calcium if blood tests indicate you have low levels of those nutrients. This may help your bones produce new, healthy cells.
Q: How often do I need acupuncture?
A: A common treatment plan for a single complaint would typically involve one or two treatments a week. The number of treatments will depend on the condition being treated and its severity. In general, it's common to receive 6 to 8 treatments.
Q: Ear Acupuncture?
A:"It's the best relaxation, anti-anxiety drug I've ever had," says Hank. "It’s better than a Valium or Lorazapam or anything from the past."
In fact, it’s not a drug at all.
Hank (not his real name) is talking about ear ("auricular") acupuncture, a cornerstone of recovery for clients at the Substance Abuse Treatment Unit (SATU)
Most clients close their eyes; some fall into a meditative state called "needle sleep."
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