Questions and Answers
A: Acupuncture and traditional Oriental medicine are recognized by the World Health Organization for treating over 200 commonly encountered clinical disorders . Among these are the following.
A: Acupuncture bears no resemblance to the feeling of receiving an injection. The main sources of pain from an injection are the large hollow needle and the medication being forced into the tissue by pressure. Acupuncture needles are very fine and flexible, about the diameter of a thick hair. In most cases, insertion by a skilled practitioner is performed with a minimum of discomfort. Most patients find the treatments very relaxing and many fall asleep during the treatments. Q: How deep do the needles go? A: Needles may be inserted from one quarter of an inch to one inch below the skin surface. Many factors determine the depth of the needles insertion, such as. the location of the acupuncture point on the body, the condition being treated, the patient's size, age and constitution.
A: It depends on the patient’s physical condition and the treatment plan. Usually needles are inserted for about twenty to thirty minutes at a time.
A: In the hands of a licensed acupuncturist, your safety is assured. Dr. Xiapin Song uses only sterilized, disposable needles. Q: What are the main objectives of treatment? A: There are three main objectives.
Q: How long does a treatment last?
A: The first appointment will take 60 to 90 minutes and each visit thereafter will take 45 to 60 minutes, depending on the patient’s condition and the treatment plan. Q: How many treatments are necessary and how often? A: Many factors determine the number and frequency of acupuncture treatments, such as the patient’s health problems, and his or her response to treatments. Some conditions may be alleviated quickly after one or two acupuncture treatments. Most chronic ailments require six to eight treatments. In general, acute conditions require fewer treatments than chronic conditions. Q: What can I expect from an acupuncture treatment? A: Each acupuncture visit starts with a brief conversation relating to the patient’s condition. The patient will then receive an examination, including tongue and pulse. After the consultation, the patient will receive acupuncture treatment. Depending on his or her condition, in addition to acupuncture, a variety of other techniques may be used.
Generally, the patient should feel better and with more treatments, he or she should see a consistent decrease in pain or discomfort. A: As a patient, your privacy is protected by the HIPAA Compliance. When the patient first arrives at our clinic, the privacy policy statement will be provided. Q: What do the initials after an acupuncturist's name stand for? A: Acupuncturists may have different initials depending on where they studied, what type of program they studied in, and the licensing state.
A: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a comprehensive system of health care with a continuous clinical tradition of over 2000 years. It includes acupuncture and herbal medicine treatment as well as massage, dietary therapy, meditation and exercise. These therapies work with the natural vital energies inherent within all living things to promote the body’s ability to heal itself. Acupuncture plays a major role in TCM.
A: Acupuncture is the insertion of needles into the body at specific points. These points have been shown to be effective in the treatment of specific health problems. The Chinese ancient scholars have mapped these points over a period of two thousand years. Recently, electromagnetic research has confirmed their locations. The stimulation helps to restore balance and the smooth flow of Qi (pronounced “Chee”) so all parts of the body can work together in harmony as intended by nature . This harmony allows the body to repair itself and maintain health.
A: Vital energy, Qi (pronounced “Chee”) flows through the body along the pathways known as channels or meridians. The meridians of energy communicate with the surface of the body at specific locations called acupuncture points. Diseases are due to imbalance or blockage in the flow of Qi in these meridians. Acupuncture regulates the vital energy flow by balancing or unblocking these meridians. Modern science has been able to measure the electrical charge at these acupuncture points. |
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