What are the side-effects of acupuncture?
There are very few side effects of acupuncture treatment. A feeling of euphoria, relaxation and general wellbeing is commonly experienced during and after the treatment and while this is not unpleasant, it may interfere with operating heavy machinery. On very rare occasions, you may feel faint or nauseous during the treatment, in which case the practitioner will remove the needles and have you lie down for a few minutes until you feel better. Occasionally there may be slight bruising around the acupuncture needle site. The bruises are usually no bigger than a 5 cent piece, and clear within a few days.
