Is it possible following the principle of the Chinese theory of acupuncture to have beneficial effects without the needles? Sure! In fact, the ‘theory of acupuncture’ is actually the theory or principles of Chinese Medicine applied to the modality known as...
What kind of needles are used in acupuncture? In the US, the only needles legal these days are solid, pre-sterilized, single-use needles that are immediately discarded as medical waste – ie in a ‘sharps’ container identical to those used in hospitals – and...
How does acupuncture work? Acupuncture is one modality of the entire system of Chinese Medicine. It is the one with which most Westerners are most familiar, but it is only part of a larger whole. Having developed in a relatively insular culture, Chinese Medicine has...
Why should you avoid any physical effort or exercise after acupuncture? The short and simple answer (so rare in Chinese medicine, short and simple answers!) is that for the next few hours after treatment, we want to be certain your Qi keeps doing what the needles...
Does Acupuncture Hurt We like to say that if it hurts at all, it is about as much as having your hair pulled. Thats the short answer. The long answer is… longer. But not ultimately much different in general. Acupuncture needles are very thin and fine. While...