How do I find a reputable acupuncturist?

The best way to find an acupuncturist or any medical professional for that matter is to get a referral from another reputable medical office. Doctors know best when it comes to your health, so if your general practitioner recommends you an acupuncturist, you know that they can give you the best treatment.

What is the credibility of acupuncture?

There is no scientific proof that the meridians or acupuncture points exist, and it is hard to prove that they either do or do not, but numerous studies suggest that acupuncture works for some conditions. Some experts have used neuroscience to explain acupuncture.

Can an acupuncturist diagnose?

Acupuncturists play an active and central role in acupuncture treatment. All the information used to make a diagnosis can only be obtained from acupuncturists’ ‘looking’, ‘listening’, ‘feeling’ and ‘thinking’.

What conditions can be treated with acupuncture?

Acupuncture is used mainly to relieve discomfort associated with a variety of diseases and conditions, including:

• Chemotherapy-induced and postoperative nausea and vomiting.
• Dental pain.
• Headaches, including tension headaches and migraines.
• Labor pain.
• Low back pain.
• Neck pain.
• Osteoarthritis.
• Menstrual cramps.

What questions should I ask an acupuncturist?

An acupuncturist will place fine, sterile needles at specific acupoints on the body….Here are a few questions to ask:

• Will my plan cover acupuncture?
• How many visits per calendar year?
• Do I need a referral?
• Do I have a co-pay?
• Do I have a deductible? If yes, has it been met?

WHO recognizes acupuncture?

The World Health Organisation recommends acupuncture for over 100 conditions. The World Health Organisation (WHO) began on the 7th of April 1948, with the vision of ‘a world in which everyone can live healthy, productive lives, regardless of who they are or where they live’. They have offices in over 150 countries.

Do you disrobe for acupuncture?

Most acupuncturists will provide gowns in the event you need to disrobe. Or they might ask you to bring a change of clothes. To best prepare for you treatment with your acupuncturist, wear loose-fitting but comfortable clothing. You should be prepared to take your socks and shoes off.

Should I see an acupuncturist?

Acupuncture is not for everyone. If you choose to see an acupuncturist, discuss it with your doctor first and find a practitioner who is licensed as having proper training and credentials. What does acupuncture feel like? Acupuncture is done using hair-thin needles.

What are the steps involved in acupuncture treatment?

1 Needle insertion. Acupuncture needles are inserted to various depths at strategic points on your body. 2 Needle manipulation. Your practitioner may gently move or twirl the needles after placement or apply heat or mild electrical pulses to the needles. 3 Needle removal.

How many acupuncture points are there?

According to TCM theory, there are over 1,000 acupuncture points on the body, each lying on an invisible energy channel, or “meridian.” Each meridian is associated with a different organ system. How Does Acupuncture Work?

How effective is acupuncture?

Studies have shown that acupuncture is effective for a variety of conditions. Acupuncture is not for everyone. If you choose to see an acupuncturist, discuss it with your doctor first and find a practitioner who is licensed as having proper training and credentials.