How frequently should you get acupuncture?

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 six to eight treatments.

How many times a month should I do acupuncture?

Acupuncture is also great for long term emotional health, immune response, and longevity so we recommend a minimum of one treatment per month for optimal health and wellness.

How long do the benefits of an acupuncture session last for?

How Long Does Each Session Last? Acupuncture sessions can last anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the type of treatment you are receiving.

How long does it take for acupuncture to take effect?

The period of time you will feel its therapeutic benefits is around 3-4 days. If you are having it only and your problem isn’t chronic, you can have it once a week. For acute problems and if your budget allows, you would benefit from having treatment two times a week.

Is it safe to do acupuncture every day?

Rarely, people have nausea and vomiting as well as headaches, but the problems usually don’t last more than a day. Acupuncture is safe. The FDA regulates the equipment and requires that practitioners use each needle only once.

What is the average cost of acupuncture treatments?

The average cost for an acupuncture session usually ranges between $75 – $100. That includes the first session. The initial consultation fee is separate and can be anywhere from $100 – $300.

Can you have acupuncture every week?

The number of treatments depends on your condition, its severity and how your body responds. Most patients have an appointment once a week. Others get treatment more or less often, depending on how long the effects last. Your acupuncturist will recommend a schedule that is right for you.

How do I know if acupuncture is working?

Acupuncture needles are much thinner than medical needles, and they are solid, not hollow. The needles may cause some muscle sensations, such as dull ache or tingling. Your practitioner will ask you to report when you feel a deep heaviness or numbness. Those sensations usually mean the treatment is working.

How often should I go to the acupuncture clinic?

In the acute care phase your treatment plan will be a little more aggressive. You can expect to come in for acupuncture at least once or twice weekly for the first two weeks. (This is exactly why we offer acute care packages in our clinic.) Your course of treatment will depend on how your symptoms react to acupuncture.

What happens during an acupuncture treatment?

During an acupuncture treatment, your acupuncturist inserts very thin needles into specific spots on your body. Insertion of the needles usually causes little discomfort. Each person who performs acupuncture has a unique style, often blending aspects of Eastern and Western approaches to medicine.

What should I look for when choosing an acupuncturist?

Be sure to see a licensed acupuncturist (they should have LAc after their name). A licensed acupuncturist is required to pass the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) exam or complete the NCCAOM program in the foundations of Oriental medicine, acupuncture, and biomedicine.

How many acupuncture points are in the human body?

There are up to 350 acupuncture points in the human body which when stimulated, an equilibrium in the flow of energy is regained. But is this attained? Well, the treatment uses needles! A number of needles are inserted at different acupuncture points.