How long do the needles stay in place?
Usually needles will stay in place for 15-30 minutes, while you get to enjoy a nice rest. Are there any side effects to acupuncture? The most common side effect of acupuncture is a little bruising. Sometimes patients will feel light headed or sleepy after a treatment. Severe side effects are very rare, and are usually the result of poorly trained practitioners. Can acupuncture prevent illness? Yes. Acupuncture influences 3 areas of healthcare. 1. Prevention of illness. 2. Promotion of health and well-being. 3. Treatment of various medical conditions. The more acupuncture the more balance of your body, the more balance the more health and longer life. How many treatments do I need? This is a very difficult question to give a straight answer to. The rule of thumb is that for acute problems you may only need a few treatments (2-3 times per week) and for chronic problems you may need a few months of treatments (1-2 times per week). In China, 10 treatments constitute one course of treatment
