Questions and Answers |
Questions have been derived from orientalhealing.net. |
Q: What is acupuncture?
A: Acupuncture is the insertion of fine needles into the body at specific points shown as effective in the treatment of specific health problems. These points have been mapped by the Chinese over a period of two thousand years. Recently, electromagnetic research has confirmed their locations. Q: What problems can be treated by acupuncture? A: The World Health Organization has said that acupuncture is suitable for treating the following: 1. Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders 2. Respiratory Disorders 3. Gastrointestinal Disorders 4. Eye Disorders 5. Nervous System and Muscular Disorders Acupuncture has been used for centuries in China to treat many other problems, such as knee pain, sprains and strains, and most gynecological complaints. Q: What can I expect after treatment? A: You may note a spot of blood at one or more of the needle sites and/or a small bruise could develop. These should not be harmful, but please talk to your practitioner if you are concerned. Patients often experience the most dramatic results in the first treatment. Some patients experience an immediate total or partial relief of their pain or other symptoms. This relief may last or some pain may return. In a few cases, there may be no immediate relief only to notice the pain diminish over the next couple of days. Generally, you should expect to feel better. Q: How many treatments will I need? A: That depends upon the duration, severity, and nature of your complaint. You may need only a single treatment for an acute condition. A series of five to fifteen treatments may resolve many chronic problems. Some degenerative conditions may require many treatments over time. |