The most commonly used acupuncture needles are between 0.14 and 0.20 millimeters in diameter.
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Q: "How should I prepare for an acupuncture treatment?"
A: It is recommended that you wear loose, comfortable clothing to an acupuncture appointment. Also, it is best that you...
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Does Insurance Cover Acupuncture?
Today, more and more insurance companies are offering full or partial coverage for acupuncture treatment. However, just because your insurance company "covers acupuncture" does not necessarily mean that they will pay for your acupuncture treatment. To truly understand your insurance coverage, you need to start by asking the right questions.
Does Sham Acupuncture Lead to Sham Research?
Some recent research studies have focused on comparing acupuncture and sham acupuncture. This approach raises an important question: why is acupuncture being held to a higher standard than other practitioner-administered modalities? Why aren’t researchers conducting sham surgery, sham physical therapy, or sham chiropractic care to determine the effectiveness of these treatments?
How Long Does An Acupuncture Treatment Take?
It usually surprises most patients to learn that acupuncturists schedule 1½ hours or more for an initial acupuncture appointment. What happens during the first visit that takes that much time? How long are the needles left in the patient? How long does a follow-up appointment take? And why do patients have to answer so many questions?
What Does Acupuncture Treat?
In trying to educate the public, some acupuncturists tell prospective patients a statement about acupuncture that is simply not true. In fact, if you speak to an acupuncturist who utters this phrase, you should consider continuing your search elsewhere for a more honest, unbiased acupuncturist.