How many treatments will it take to treat an ailment?
The number of treatments will vary from person to person. Some people experience immediate relief, others may take months or even years to achieve results. Chronic conditions usually take longer to resolve than acute ones. It may take a month to see significant changes. Treatment frequency depends on a variety of factors: your constitution, the severity and duration of the problem and the quality and quantity of your Qi. Acupuncture treatment effects typically last 3 to 4 days. For best results, 3 times a week for 2 to 3 weeks may be required to treat severe pain, and then taper down to twice a week, then to once a week. Other chronic conditions may be treated twice a week for 2-3 weeks, then taper down to twice a week, then to once a week, then to once a month for maintenance or seasonal tune ups.
