FAQ

As an official practice of alternative medicine, Acupuncture is very safe. Sterile, single-use disposable needles are used. They are sealed by the manufacturer and opened for immediate use. The treatment has relatively few side effects, if any, which may include slight bleeding, soreness, or bruising in the treated area. The National Institute of Health commented that “adverse side effects of acupuncture are extremely low and often lower than conventional treatments.” They also stated:

“The incidence of adverse effects is substantially lower than that of many drugs or other accepted medical procedures used for the same condition. For example, musculoskeletal conditions, such as fibromyalgia, myofascial pain, and tennis elbow… are conditions for which acupuncture may be beneficial. These painful conditions are often treated with, among other things, anti-inflammatory medications (aspirin, ibuprofen, ”etc.”) or with steroid injections. Both medical interventions have a potential for deleterious side effects but are still widely used and are considered acceptable treatments.”