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Is acupuncture really effective?
National Institutes of Health (NIH) studies have shown that acupuncture is an effective treatment alone or in combination with conventional therapies to treat the following: Nausea caused by surgical anesthesia and cancer chemotherapy.
How long does it take for acupuncture to work?
Acupuncture has a short term 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.
How successful is acupuncture for pain?
A meta-analysis published in the Journal of Pain has concluded that acupuncture is effective for a number of chronic pain conditions. Results indicated that the effects of acupuncture were persistent over time, and that the benefits could not be explained away by the placebo effect.
How many sessions does it take for acupuncture to work?
Your acupuncturist will recommend a schedule that is right for you. You may not get the full benefits of acupuncture on the first or second treatment. If you decide to try acupuncture, you should give it at least five treatments.
Is acupuncture a permanent cure?
Acupuncture is recognized as safe and beneficial for many conditions, but it’s not a cure-all for everything — you should still be taking your medications. But while it may not eliminate your symptoms, it could still ease them. So it may be worth a try, especially when it comes to chronic pain.
How often is acupuncture required to be effective?
One to two acupuncture treatments may be effective to resolve simple medical issues, however, most chronic conditions require six or more visits. Patients with long-standing health conditions will feel relief immediately, however, additional acupuncture treatment will be necessary to effect long-lasting relief.
How does acupuncture really work?
How acupuncture is said to work. Acupuncture is also commonly used in conjunction with other fertility treatments. Study said that acupuncture actually increases the effectiveness of many common drugs that are taken to increase fertility by naturally increasing the hormone levels that travel to the ovaries.
How often should you get acupuncture treatment?
The question I am asked most often is how frequently should one receive acupuncture treatments. In the US, the common recommendation is one treatment a week for 8 weeks but it really depends on how acute or chronic the condition is.
What should I do after an acupuncture treatment?
Rest. You don’t have to literally lie down or take a nap (although,bonus if you can).