Some people experience dramatic relief in the first treatment. For complex or long-standing chronic conditions, one to two treatments per week for several months may be recommended. For acute problems, usually fewer visits are required, usually eight to ten visits in total. An individualized treatment plan that includes the expected number of treatments will be discussed during your initial visit.
Hundreds of clinical studies on the benefits of acupuncture show that it successfully treats conditions ranging from musculoskeletal problems back pain, neck pain, and others to nausea, migraine headache, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and infertility.
Case-controlled clinical studies have shown that acupuncture has been an effective treatment for the following diseases, symptoms or conditions:. The following diseases, symptoms or conditions have limited but probable evidence to support the therapeutic use of acupuncture:.
Acupuncturist licensure is regulated on the state level. All of our acupuncturists are licensed by the State of California Acupuncture Board and have years of clinical experience in the field. The best way to discover if acupuncture is right for you is to schedule a visit at the most convenient location -- Scripps Ranch, La Jolla, or Hillcrest.
Acupuncture is covered by many health insurance plans, but not all. If your plan covers acupuncture, our staff will bill your insurance company for the service and you will be responsible for any co-payments required. If your plan does not cover acupuncture, you may still receive the service for a cash fee. Cash, checks and all major credit cards are accepted.
Please inquire for more details at Acupuncture practitioners — sometimes called acupuncturists — use acupuncture to treat a wide range of health conditions. However, the use of acupuncture is not always based on rigorous scientific evidence. Currently, NICE only recommends considering acupuncture as a treatment option for:. Acupuncture is also often used to treat other musculoskeletal conditions of the bones and muscles and pain conditions, including:.
However, the evidence on the effectiveness of acupuncture compared with other treatments is unclear. Acupuncture is sometimes available on the NHS, most often from GP surgeries or physiotherapists, although access is limited. Most acupuncture patients pay for private treatment.
The cost of acupuncture varies widely between practitioners. If you're being treated by an acupuncture practitioner for a health condition or are considering having acupuncture, it's advisable to discuss this with your GP. An initial acupuncture session usually lasts 20 minutes to 1 hour and involves an assessment of your general health, medical history and a physical examination, followed by insertion of the acupuncture needles. Courses of treatment often involve several separate sessions, but this can vary.
The needles are inserted into specific places on the body, which practitioners call acupuncture points. During the session, you'll usually be asked to sit or lie down. You may also be asked to remove some clothes so the practitioner can access certain parts of your body. The needles used are very fine and are usually a few centimetres long.
They should be single-use, pre-sterilised needles that are disposed of immediately after use. Acupuncture care at Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. This content does not have an English version.
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Acupuncture treatment During an acupuncture treatment, your acupuncturist inserts very thin needles into specific spots on your body. Share on: Facebook Twitter. Show references Acupuncture: In Depth. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Accessed Nov. Natural Medicines. Ahn AC. Rochester, Minn. Riggin EA. Allscripts EPSi.
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