Acupuncture Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ INDEX:
Q: What is Acupuncture?
Answer:
Acupuncture originated in China and is considered to be one of the oldest and most commonly used medical procedures in the world. The intention of acupuncture is to encourage health and alleviate pain.
Q: Does acupuncture hurt?
Answer:
Many people that have had acupuncture would describe it as a pressure against the skin or a slight pinch. Sensations last only for a moment. Many people find acupuncture treatments relaxing. The acupuncture needles we use at Select Health Group are FDA approved, sterile, and disposable.
Q: Is acupuncture Preventative?
Answer:
Acupuncture stimulates the immune system, which can increase your resistance to bacterial and viral infection. Acupuncture promotes increased energy and vitality as well as assisting the body to respond in a proactive manner to injury or stress.
Q: How long is an acupuncture session?
Answer:
We have no waiting policy so an average acupuncture session is 30 minutes.
Q: How many times will I need acupuncture?
Answer:
It depends what condition is being treated, which will be discussed in your first visit. Acupuncture treatments can vary from one week to several months. Normally, as the condition improves, treatments will become less frequent.