What To Expect At Your First Acupuncture Treatment

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Here's What To Expect At Your First Acupuncture Treatment

When you hear the word acupuncture, what's the first thought that comes to mind?

If the answer was "needles," you're not alone. Anecdotally speaking, it's pretty common for people to associate the traditional Chinese treatment with the supposedly scary, pointy, painful instrument used to perform the practice.

But needle-phobic or not, the fact is that more and more modern-day research has been linking this ancient practice to some serious health benefits. Proponents of acupuncture say it can relieve symptoms from a variety of conditions, including headaches, lower back pain, osteoarthritis and insomnia.

Interested in giving it a go yourself? I spoke to Christina Moores, M.S., L.Ac., a licensed acupuncturist in Long Island, and HuffPost's wellness editor, Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald, for their advice on what you need to know for your first acupuncture appointment.

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What To Expect At Your First Acupuncture Treatment

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