Orthopedic pain is a big deal for many Americans, and it comes in many different forms including knee, hip, shoulder, and other joint pain. Acupuncture has been proven an effective tool to deal with orthopedic pain…even Harvard Medical School thinks so. continue reading
Acupuncture is a very moving procedure, meaning, there are several physiological processes initiated with each needle insertion. On occasion, this can cause a patient to feel tired after their treatment. Patients also report feeling activity at the insertion site continuing after their session, we call this phenomenon a ghost needle and it is completely normal.
We ask patients to report any and all changes they experience after their treatment. This information is used to modify and customize the patient’s treatment in a way that maximizes beneficial outcomes, while minimizes side effects.
This is a tricky question. Some patients report feeling a slight pinch upon needle insertion, while others feel nothing at all. More often than not, any sensations felt subsided within seconds. Our goal is to ensure you are comfortable and several modifications can be made to ensure you have a positive, pain-free experience.
New patient acupuncture treatments run approximately 90 minutes, while follow-up treatments are 60 minutes.
After cupping marks are not bruises and will resolve within a few days. Patients are encouraged to increase their water intake to help facilitate the timely resolution of the cupping marks.
