FAQ: Does Acupuncture Hurt? Acupuncture is one of the world’s oldest therapies, used for thousands of years as an alternative to medications. Acupuncture is recommended by many physicians including oncologists, pain management physicians, and mental health practitioners. You may find yourself thinking “That sounds great. But what I really want to know is: [...]
What are the Most Common Acupuncture Points? Acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years. It is a Traditional Chinese Medicine practice that punctures the skin with needles at certain anatomical locations. Known as acupuncture points, these specific locations are found along meridians, which are energy pathways through the body. Traditional Chinese Medicine [...]
Acupuncture Needles: Will Therapy Hurt? Patients looking for relief from a diverse range of painful conditions, immune system problems, diseases, and mental health conditions have reported pain and symptom relief from acupuncture. But if you’re not a fan of needles the thought of acupuncture needles poking your skin may make you hesitant to [...]
Benefits of Acupuncture Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese therapy that has long been known to have significant benefits. New findings, however, indicate that in addition to combating pain, acupuncture may have surprisingly far-reaching benefits for combating a variety of medical symptoms. An acupuncturist performs an acupuncture treatment by lightly inserting very thin needles [...]
