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No. Generally
most people don't feel the needles going in. Acupuncture
should elicit a mild tingling, dull or electrical sensation and
this sensation suggests that the energy is moving in the body
and that the treatment will be effective.
Usually an hour.
Each consultation includes an interview, 20-30 minutes of
acupuncture and generally some massage to finish up.
Most people start to
feel better after the third treatment and generally have
significant improvements after six weeks.
We
recommend you wear comfortable loose clothing to your
consultations. It is sometimes necessary to undress to
your underwear for some consultations. Bring any x-rays or
test results, any medications and supplements you are taking and
any referral letters or documents from other practitioners.
You may
feel quite relaxed and tired after the treatment. Some
people feel slightly foggy or light headed for a short time
after a treatment. We recommend that you drink plenty of
water and eat after a treatment and try to take it easy.
You will be able to return to work or exercise, but we do
recommend scheduling a short break between your treatment and
other activities.
It is quite
common to see patients who have a phobia of needles. Often
this phobia is associated with their experience of needles they
have had for immunisations and blood tests. The needles we
use for acupuncture are extremely fine, much finer than needles
used for other purposes and usually are fine enough that you
won't feel them going in. If you are afraid of needles and
anxious about the treatment, please discuss these issues with
your practitioner. Your practitioner will discuss options
for your treatment. If you decide to go ahead with having
acupuncture, it is important to remember that we will only do
what you are comfortable with. If you want us to
remove the needles or only use a few points, we are happy to do
this.
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