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ACUPUNCTURE Q & A
Q:How Many Treatments And How Often?
A:The number and frequency of treatments vary.typically,the recommendation is two to four treatments per week for eight to sixteen treatments, although some patients respond favorably after only one or two treatments. Others may require two or three treatments per week for several months for maximum results.
In general, acute conditions require less treatment than chronic conditions.
Q:How Long Do Treatments Take?
A:Depending on the patient’s condition and the treatment plan, Each treatment averages thirty minutes.
Q:What Are Needle Treatments Like? Are They Painful?
A:Acupuncture needles are fine and flexible, no bigger than a human hair or piece of thread. By a skilled acupuncturist, the slender needle produces little or no sensation at all.
Q:Are Acupuncture Needles Sterile And Safe?
A:Yes. The government requires acupuncturists to follow very strict sterilization procedures. In addition, presterilized acupuncture needles are manufactured, packaged, and shipped in sterilized containers to ensure compliance with the law.
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