2006-10-03 08:43:51 · 18 answers · asked by ma31ab 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
No it does not. I have had acupuncture many many times by a Chinese doctor. You feel the the needle being put under the skin, but the tips are so fine, if you did not know that it was actually going on,I swear you would not feel it.
From my own experience, it really works. It seems to help no matter what you use it for.The fee for this service does vary from place to place so you must set a price with the doctor when you make the appointment.In the larger Chinese towns you may pay the equivalent of £.10.sterling for a one hour session, in the villages perhaps 75pence for the same. In the U.K. it is more like £.45.00. for thirty minutes.Prices may have changed a little now, but it is well worth trying it. I had suffered with horrendous migraine most of my adult life until I tried this, I cannot now remember the last attack I had it is several years ago. After 30-45 minutes of the treatment, I go home on such a `high. Why it works the way it does is any ones guess; but don`t `knock` it until you try it!
2006-10-03 11:01:28 · answer #1 · answered by Social Science Lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have had both kinds: (1) the kind where little needles are inserted at specific spots and then an electrical stimulation is sent into the body at that point, and (2) the older kind where the acupuncturist uses longer needles without any electricity and he or she moves them around and around manually after they are inserted.
In most of the cases I found it pleasurable after I got used to the strangeness of it all. In about half the occasions I had dramatic reduction of pain for several days afterwards.
2006-10-03 15:46:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u do feel a little pinch when it is put in but u dont feel pain, and u dont feel any thing after that, its so relaxing and u sometimes can fall asleep if it done on ur back. but there is a certin time the needles have to be in b4 u feel the effects, and it has to be done by a professional.
if ur back muscles r too tensed u might feel pain a bit until the needles doe sits job to relax
2006-10-03 15:54:45 · answer #3 · answered by in ur face 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if it is done by a qualified acupncturist. However, if you allow an unqualified person to perfom this activity on you then in all likelihood you may end up with much more than just pain.
2006-10-03 15:54:29 · answer #4 · answered by IB M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh NO Im sure that having lots of needles pushed into ur skin feels as wonderful as silk
2006-10-03 15:46:10 · answer #5 · answered by Chris C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It dosn't hurt. Bt if its carried out by non sterile needles, it can cause bloodborne diseases like commonly Hepatitis B.
Otherwise its a nice treatment.
I'll nt say its bad....
2006-10-03 15:54:22 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. Joe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had it twice for joint injuries and didn't hurt. Maybe a tiny sting, but no biggie. If needles bother you, don't watch.
2006-10-03 15:46:55 · answer #7 · answered by krautlover2u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My chiropractor did it in a few points for me, in the hands and forehead and it didn´t hurt.
2006-10-03 15:46:27 · answer #8 · answered by jo_anna1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! I've had it done on my back after back surgeries and there is no pain whatsoever. It is very, very relaxing. I fell asleep each time I had it done! Try it! TRULY, it puts you to sleep!
2006-10-03 15:45:18 · answer #9 · answered by oppyrich 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've been done acupuncture and it doesn't hurt, be brave!:)
2006-10-03 15:52:10 · answer #10 · answered by andreea 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋