What happens during an ACUPUNCTURE session?
Acupuncture therapy usually involves a series of weekly or biweekly treatments in an outpatient setting. An acupuncture visit generally lasts about 30 minutes. It's common to have up to 12 TREATMENTS in total. Although each acupuncture practitioner has his or her own unique STYLE, each visit includes an EXAM and an assessment of your current condition, the insertion of needles, and a discussion about self-care tips.
Acupuncture therapy usually involves a series of weekly or biweekly treatments in an outpatient setting. An acupuncture visit generally lasts about 30 minutes. It's common to have up to 12 TREATMENTS in total. Although each acupuncture practitioner has his or her own unique STYLE, each visit includes an EXAM and an assessment of your current condition, the insertion of needles, and a discussion about self-care tips.
Lie down on a comfortable place before the needles are placed. You need to lie face down, FACE up or on your side depending on where the needles are to be done. You may feel a brief, sharp SENSATION when the needle is inserted, but generally the procedure isn't PAINFUL. Make sure that your acupuncturist uses single-use sterile packaged needles.
It's common, however, to feel a deep aching sensation when the needle reaches the correct depth. After placement, the needles are sometimes moved gently or stimulated with electricity or heat. As many as a dozen needles may need to be placed for each TREATMENT. Once the needles are inserted, they're usually left in place for five to 20 minutes.
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