How often do you do acupuncture?

When treating diseases, Chinese medicine generally uses acupuncture as a treatment method, because it can make the blood flow smoothly throughout our body and will not cause blood stasis. However, acupuncture does make us feel painful, and the number of acupuncture treatments for each person is different. According to different diseases, the parts that need acupuncture are also different. So how often is acupuncture the most appropriate when treating diseases?

1How often should acupuncture be performed?

The doctor will determine it based on each person's specific situation! Generally speaking, once a day or every other day is enough. Five to seven times is a course of treatment, and more than three courses can be done in a row.

Acupuncture is a treatment method just like taking medicine. Some people take medicine once a day, some twice a day, and some multiple times a day. This is because a certain concentration of medicine is required for the body to produce its therapeutic effect, which is the main reason for determining the number of times to take medicine.

Another point is to see the severity of the disease. If the disease is mild, the dosage and frequency of medication can be reduced, while if the disease is severe, the dosage and frequency of medication should be increased. The same goes for acupuncture. The number of acupuncture treatments should be chosen based on the severity of the condition.

Generally speaking, for mild cases, it can be taken once a day. If time does not permit, it can be taken once every two days or once every three days.

Studies have shown that the therapeutic effect of acupuncture can last up to 72 hours after one session. If it is just for conditioning during the recovery period after an illness, it can be done twice a week or even once a week. For serious conditions, acupuncture may be required several times a day, and some may require the needles to be left in for 24 hours.

How often should acupuncture be performed? How often should acupuncture be performed?

2 Benefits of Acupuncture

Unblock meridians

The function of dredging meridians is to make blocked meridians unobstructed and play their normal physiological functions. It is the most basic and direct therapeutic effect of acupuncture. Meridians "belong to the internal organs internally and connect to the limbs externally", and circulating qi and blood is one of their main physiological functions. The meridians are blocked and the circulation of Qi and blood is obstructed, with clinical manifestations including pain, numbness, swelling, ecchymosis and other symptoms. Acupuncture selects corresponding acupoints and acupuncture techniques as well as three-edged needle pricking to induce bleeding to keep the meridians unobstructed and the flow of Qi and blood normal.

Harmonizing Yin and Yang

The function of acupuncture in harmonizing yin and yang is to transform the body from a state of imbalance between yin and yang to a state of balance, which is the ultimate goal of acupuncture treatment. The mechanism of disease occurrence is complex, but generally speaking it can be summarized as an imbalance of yin and yang. The function of acupuncture in harmonizing yin and yang is achieved through the yin and yang properties of meridians, the combination of meridian points and acupuncture techniques.

Strengthen the body and eliminate evil

The function of acupuncture and moxibustion is to strengthen the body's positive energy and expel pathogenic factors. The process of disease occurrence, development and outcome is essentially a process of struggle between good and evil. The purpose of acupuncture in treating diseases is to play its role in strengthening the body and eliminating evil.

3. How long is the best time for acupuncture?

Because each person's symptoms and physical condition are different, the time for acupuncture is also different. The time for acupuncture should be determined by the doctor. The needle retention time is generally about 15-20 minutes.