acupuncture?

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1. yellow on January 7th, 2010 5:47 AM

   I had one done just for a class I attended. The acupuncture needle is way thinner than the ones you see even in the smallest syringes. It doesn’t hurt, you’ll just be surprised when it actually hits you. I felt a little numbness in the area but when the acupuncturist rotated the needle I felt a slight gnawing pain, The pain is tolerable and just like a persistent insect bite. The acupuncturist I went to also has an MD, many of his patient stated that it help them with their illness (mostly are complaining of neuropathic pain). It took them around 3 sessions before they notice a difference. How much is acupuncture and how much is placebo…I’m not sure. There’s no harm in going to a certified acupuncturist.

2. Curious George on January 7th, 2010 6:40 AM

   Justin C,

   Acupuncture needles can sometimes hurt, just as anything that penetrates the skin can. Generally, if there is any pain it fades away very quickly. You should let your acupuncturist know if the pain is sharp, or burning, and persistent so that they can adjust the needle.

   Acupuncture is very effective at treating sciatica pain, and it is one of the most common things many acupuncturists treat. Usually, it does require more than one treatment to get lasting results. Acupuncture is a therapy process, and, like any therapy process, it takes some time and repetition to “set” the intended results.

   Good luck, and maybe comment in this question about how it goes.

3. Robert K on January 7th, 2010 6:42 AM

   It doesn’t need to be painful. Ask the acupunturist to use small needles. Here’s some more advice from people who have gotten acupunture: http://www.healthangle.com/procedures/acupuncture

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