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Acupuncture Procedure

Acupuncture is a technique in which practitioners stimulate specific points on the body–usually by inserting thin needles through the skin. By stimulating particular anatomic sites–generally referred to as acupuncture points or acupoints, acupuncture promotes the natural self-healing process and improves the body’s functions. Inserting fine, sterile needles into the skin is the most common method used to stimulate acupoints. However, pressure, heat, or electrical stimulation may further boost the effects. Cupping, manual massage, heat therapy or moxibustion, and the application of topical herbal medicines and linaments are among other acupoint stimulation techniques

During an Acupuncture Treatment

The very first step is performing some physical examinations depending on each individuals’ health needs. After a general check-up on your current health condition by your acupuncturist, the acupuncturist will recommend a proper treatment process to specify your particular condition. To begin the treatment, the patient lays on a treatment bench while precise acupoints are stimulated on various parts of your body. Most people feel no or minimal discomfort as the fine needles are softly put in position. The needles are usually maintained between five and 30 minutes. People report that they feel very comfortable and relaxed during and after the treatment.

Effectiveness of Acupuncture

Acupuncture has been around for centuries and it is known as a safer alternative to surgery or Botox, facial acupuncture, naturally makes the skin look younger, smoother, and all-around healthier. It also helps with anti-aging and improves overall health. Research shows that acupuncture helps to ease different types of chronic pain, but there is no specific support for its effect on other health conditions.

Safety of Acupuncture

Acupuncture is generally considered safe when performed by an experienced, attentive, and well-trained acupuncturist using sterile needles. Inappropriately performed acupuncture can lead to serious side effects.

Conditions commonly treated by acupuncture

Various clinical research demonstrates that acupuncture profitably treats conditions such as musculoskeletal problems including neck pain and back pain, migraine headache, insomnia, nausea, depression, anxiety, and infertility.

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Clinical research has also proven that acupuncture has been an effective treatment for the following symptoms, conditions, or diseases:

  • Allergic rhinitis (including hay fever)

  • Biliary colic

  • Depression (including depressive neurosis and depression following stroke)

  • Dysentery, acute bacillary

  • Dysmenorrhoea, primary

  • Facial pain (including craniomandibular disorders)

  • Headache

  • Induction of labor

  • Knee pain

  • Leukopenia

  • Low back pain

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