What To Expect From An Acupuncture Treatment

The acupuncture treatment is more and less non-invasive. The first acupuncture visit will basically involve a detailed health checkup and assessing the medical history of the patient. The acupuncturist will ask may questions, some of which may seem strange. But if you are the patient, never hide anything from the practitioner. Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine that features other modalities like massage and herbal medicine use. These are carried out in conjunction to diagnose the body condition and figure out whether some ailments are affecting the system. The practitioner may well be examining your pulse rate, tongue, eye, and other parts of the body through different tools. 

Once this initial phase of assessment concludes, the needles (specially created for acupuncture purpose) are inserted in specific locations of the body. You may experience a certain stinging or sharp sensation. However, it is not always the case. In most scenarios, patients don’t feel anything. But then, some of the points offer deep ache situation for a brief period. The needles will be gently manipulated through the passing of heat energy or electricity. 

The depth of insertion for the needles will vary as per the treatment type. But then, it is a general part that the needles need to be inserted deep enough reaches the organs being addressed. It is done to puncture the organs. Needles are kept like that for no longer than 60 minutes. Usually, you will find acupuncturists keeping the needles for 20-40 minutes. Then, they remove the needles. The treatment is done; the practitioner will reassess the client while offering essential suggestion to be followed at home. It is essentially required. Reputed professionals of acupuncture Berkshire  often suggest some kind of supplemental Chinese herbs for enhancing the overall energy balance of the body.

You may require four to six sessions of acupuncture treatment to address acute symptoms. However, the chronic scenarios may well require a minimum of 12 treatments. For this to happen, it will take near about 10-15 weeks. Monthly visits are required to improve energy, boost immunity, ad decrease stress.

Although complications are extremely rare, you must consult your physician in case you take blood thinners or have some kind of bleeding disorders. Common side effects of acupuncture include bruising and bleeding during the treatment with some kind of mild soreness and pain. Acupuncturists usually use alcohol as a disinfectant to swab on the area where needles will be inserted. This is done to minimize the chances of infection. The needles are not-reusable. Also, chances of breaking a needle are very rare. Serious complications are not much common. If you are under the supervision of certified and experienced acupuncturists, it is almost nil to face any kind of complications. The worst case scenario can be a punctured lung but then, such situations rarely happen from the hands of experienced professionals. It is necessary to focus on the instructions and follow them closely. The doctor will recommend some type of diet that needs to be followed properly. 

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