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Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a family of procedures involving the stimulation of specific points in the body using various techniques. An initial evaluation and treatment may last 60 minutes, and subsequent appointments usually take approximately a half-hour. A standard treatment plan for a chronic condition would typically involve one or two treatments a week, and the number of treatments depends on the illness and its severity. In general, it’s common to receive treatments for six to eight weeks or longer for chronic conditions.

During an acupuncture treatment, your acupuncturist inserts very thin, solid, and metal needles into specific points on your body; they are stimulated either by hand or electrical stimulation, which may cause little discomfort. After an acupuncture treatment, you may feel relaxed or energized. However, it is essential to note that not everyone responds to acupuncture. If your symptoms don’t begin to improve within a few weeks, acupuncture may not be right for you.