Acupuncture
What are the benefits of acupuncture?
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Widely praised for its effectiveness at reducing chronic pain, acupuncture offers a variety of different benefits that can help improve your health. By targeting key points on the surface of the skin, acupuncture needles help facilitate the flow of the body's electric currents. Guided by principles of Chinese Medicine, acupuncture can also be used to aid digestion, improve mood disorders like anxiety and depression, encourage sleep, and more.
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Is acupuncture painful?
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Most people experience little to no pain during acupuncture. However, for some people, there can be a brief, sharp pain when the needle is inserted.
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Does acupuncture work immediately?
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The time to effect typically varies. Some people notice immediate relief whereas others experience benefits over time. You can expect to work with an acupuncturist on a weekly or bi-weekly basis for the best benefit.
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