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Does it hurt?
Receiving acupuncture does not hurt. The needles are very thin and if
inserted properly should not be uncomfortable. Many patients report
falling asleep during treatments!
What types of conditions can it help?
Acupuncture can be used for many conditions. The following is only a partial list of conditions the World Health Organization (WHO) believes can be treated using acupuncture:
Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders: toothaches, earaches, sinus inflammation, and nasal inflammation
Respiratory Disorders: uncomplicated bronchial asthma in children and adults
Gastrointestinal Disorders: digestive tract problems, hiccups, inflammation of the stomach, chronic duodenal ulcers, inflammation of the colon, constipation, and diarrhea
Eye Disorders: Inflammation of the conjunctiva or central retina
Nervous System and Muscular Disorders: headaches, migraines, certain facial paralysis or nerve pain, partial weakness after a stroke, inflammation of nerve endings, bed wetting, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, sciatica, lower back discomfort/pain, and osteoarthritis.
Additional Resources
For more information or to make an appointment, call (603) 766-8255.
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