
Acupuncture is a procedure that many people have heard of, but do not know much about. Due to this lack of knowledge, folks are missing out on a truly wonderful thing. In the following piece, you are going to read acupuncture information that will help you see what it can do for you.
If you are going to an acupuncturist to treat a specific problem, make sure you describe the problem in detail. You might not get relief after only one treatment. If your acupuncturist recommends that you keep coming back until the problem is gone, you should schedule several appointments and stick to them.
Do not be surprised if you feel a tingling sensation during your acupuncture treatment.
Introducing pins in your skin should cause you to experience a sensation known as Qi. A lot of beginners associate this sensation with pain at first but you will soon realize that you are not actually hurting.
Avoid over-eating right before your acupuncture appointment. Although you should not go on an empty stomach, as this can lead to feeling dizzy, you can’t be too full either. Call and ask for guidance with the receptionist if you’re not sure, but don’t take any chances by indulging in a big meal a few hours prior to going.
Although needles are involved, acupuncture should not be too painful. Keep in mind that the needles are generally a lot thinner than those you encounter in your doctor’s office. Therefore, if you are nervous about getting “stuck,” you really should not be. You will feel them, but you should not experience extreme pain.
If you have some fear of acupuncture because you think that it is going to hurt, ask your acupuncturist about techniques in painless needling. Ask questions about where he learned that technique and … Read more