Usually, science driven societies are optimistic about the ideas linked to acupuncture and their effectiveness. Even though this ancient practice has become more known in the past ten years, it is still a procedure that is not completely understood. By understanding how the process is done, the possible side effects and the outcome, you can determine if this ancient Chinese medicine practice is right for you.
The experience of getting acupuncture done, despite what many think, is not as painful as it looks. Acupuncture is generally painless when you are going through the process. Usually, the effects will be no more noticeable than a mosquito bite, but this is even considered rare. Most likely, going through the process of acupuncture will either give you more energy or cause you to relax into a state of meditation.
During the procedure, you can expect the acupuncturist to be prepared with several practical things. The needles that are used will generally be be of an inch to several inches long. The needles are made out of sterilized silver, stainless steel or copper and are considered safe by the same standards used in any hospital.
In order to ensure that the needles are safe, there are several places that will regulate what is being used. The National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine has a specific department that ensures that all needles that are used are sterile and safe. If you want to be certain, you can make sure that the acupuncturist you go to have a CNT, also known as a Clean Needle Technique Certification. This will ensure that there are no problems with the procedure in terms of other health issues.
Of course, there are still other risks that may occur. By standards of other procedures, acupuncture is not as risky. The most serious problem may be a punctured organ. However, these are uncommon with most practices. This is the only major problem that one may run into. Beyond this, the only possibilities for problems may be things such as dizziness, nausea or bruising.
If you are considering acupuncture as an option for any possible reason, you will also want to make sure you know exactly what you are getting into. Overall, acupuncture is considered to be a safe process, as well as helpful in relieving any kind of imbalance or misguided energy. Before walking into this ancient Chinese medicine practice, you will want to make sure that you know the procedure and the possible outcomes.
Steve Hudson
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Acupuncture?
I am due to have acupuncture for a problem I have had with my neck. I am on strong Solpadol tablets so wanted a natural remedy to help me and am booked in for acupuncture. But am a bit scared because last time I had acupuncture for something different I fainted (please note, I am not scared of needles at all – it was the chilled out feeling it gave me that made me dizzy and faint). Had anyone else had this? Is it a good ides to try it again?
Just wanted to confirm I am not paying for my acupuncture – it is on the NHS.
I just didn’t find Acupunture any use, I have a bad back………
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i took my girlfriend to have accupuncture and it killed her………………….mind you she was a "blow up girlfriend" tra
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i also had it for a back problem, wasnt any good for that, howver it did help me in another way for another condtion i had at that time, and ye i was walking on air for baout 1 hour when i returned home, i wouldnt have it any more for real bad pain, with joints ect.
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I think you should go for it. But if you experience the same issues this time, maybe you should stop.
Acupuncture affects people differently. It has worked well for me (I have eczema) and I have no complaints. I don’t know if you’ll have success with it, but yes I think you should give it another try. Listen to your instincts while you’re there though. And if you really uncomfortable don’t force yourself to continue.
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Acupuncture does not cure everything, because you have a bad experience you think it ‘s useless but it does treat a lot of diseases satisfactorily.
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make sure someone is with you to drive and that you have something to eat to help ground you afterwards. and get up and move slowly.
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If acupuncture made me faint, I would be looking for another therapist. I use acupuncture for painful joint problems. It releases the blocked energy that makes the joints sore. Usually it takes a few weeks for the joint to heal. It’s worked every time for me, with no fainting. Look for a chinese herbalist who can direct you to a acupuncturist. I prefer to go to someone who is a master in this therapy.
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I HIGHLT recommend accupuncture. I have done it on myself. I use about 68 of the 705 accupuncture points.
The people saying accupuncture did not help for a bad back. My friend Mike received amazing benefit for a bad back.
He had been injured at work, and he tried normal medicine, and the doctors put him on percodan, and he was popping pills like crazy, and was in constant pain.
Six months later he lost his health insurance, and was becoming very depressed from the pain. A friend and I recommended accupuncture.
After three treatments he had his life back. He was able to go back to work, and enjoy his active lifestyle including hunting.
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Yes I have had acupuncture and it can give you a bit of a head rush sometimes (I quite like it). Tell the practitioner before you start so that he’s aware of your possible reactions. And I would advise taking it easy for the rest of the day and not driving yourself home after.
But to answer your question, yes, I would give it another go before you write it off completely. Especially if you’re not paying for it.
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