What to expect from an acupuncture treatment?

[aitoti]

Hi guys,

I am new here and was thinking about going to see an acupuncture doctor relating to treatment. But i have never been and wanted to see what it’s like and what’s the norm in england for this.

[AlexGavs]

Welcome to the forum.

Treatment varies but you generally just book an appointment and it is similar to a doctor’s appointment, but you are diagnosed using pulse, facial diagnoses, talking (symptoms) and any medical reports you have or known conditions.

Hope this helps

[amina]

Yeah alex pretty much summed that up

[aitoti]

Thank you guys. But do the needles hurt? do i have to take all clothes off every time or depends on treatment needed?

[tom]

depends, but usually they ask you to take your top off and cover you with a sheet.

but i have seen clinics now that don’t ask that and just needle around the clothes or sometimes through them depending on location.

[sabiti]

some acupuncturist don’t even do that on the first day, it depends if you want to go ahead with the treatment after the consultation and initial appointment.

[Matthewmox]

the one i went to actually ask to remove your shirt and jeans but not underwear. its pretty relaxing.

[LimliamKar]

i have had treatment with clothes on, and the doctor just used arms and leg points which were easy to access. i guess it varies a lot on the doctor and their style of treatment

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