How many treatments are needed for acupuncture to work?
Usually one or two treatments per week are recommended. However, the number of treatments needed varies widely according to condition. Generally the more chronic the illness the more treatments are needed, and may require several weeks or longer for the condition to improve. Acute problems respond much faster. Of course occasional treatments throughout the year may help to prevent problems from persistent conditions from becoming chronic or severe.
Usually one or two treatments per week are recommended. However, the number of treatments needed varies widely according to condition. Generally, for chronic conditions more treatments are needed, and may require several weeks or months for the condition to improve. Acute problems usually respond much faster.
