Anybody ever tried accupuncture?
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bulls**t
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Ive had it done about 10 times.
To answer some of your questions:
I found it to be a relaxing and invigorating experience, I went for the treatment of very specific injuries, not just general "back pain" and found that it did provide some relief.
It is completely safe as long as you see a respected and certified practioner that uses disposable sterile needles.
The pain really depends on where you are at mentally. If you are feeling nervous or anxious or pissed off, its going to hurt more. If you are calm and relaxed, you dont feel a thing, In general, once the needles are in, you dont even fel them after a minute unless you contract the muscle. Then it hurts like hell.
To answer some of your questions:
I found it to be a relaxing and invigorating experience, I went for the treatment of very specific injuries, not just general "back pain" and found that it did provide some relief.
It is completely safe as long as you see a respected and certified practioner that uses disposable sterile needles.
The pain really depends on where you are at mentally. If you are feeling nervous or anxious or pissed off, its going to hurt more. If you are calm and relaxed, you dont feel a thing, In general, once the needles are in, you dont even fel them after a minute unless you contract the muscle. Then it hurts like hell.
bulls**t
Member
Ive had it done about 10 times.
To answer some of your questions:
I found it to be a relaxing and invigorating experience, I went for the treatment of very specific injuries, not just general "back pain" and found that it did provide some relief.
It is completely safe as long as you see a respected and certified practioner that uses disposable sterile needles.
The pain really depends on where you are at mentally. If you are feeling nervous or anxious or pissed off, its going to hurt more. If you are calm and relaxed, you dont feel a thing, In general, once the needles are in, you dont even fel them after a minute unless you contract the muscle. Then it hurts like hell.
To answer some of your questions:
I found it to be a relaxing and invigorating experience, I went for the treatment of very specific injuries, not just general "back pain" and found that it did provide some relief.
It is completely safe as long as you see a respected and certified practioner that uses disposable sterile needles.
The pain really depends on where you are at mentally. If you are feeling nervous or anxious or pissed off, its going to hurt more. If you are calm and relaxed, you dont feel a thing, In general, once the needles are in, you dont even fel them after a minute unless you contract the muscle. Then it hurts like hell.
SecretOfSteel
Member
When I was training at a sports university in China there was no nurse or doctor - only an acupuncturist
I swear to god, kids would walk in with a pipe through their chest (ok, not that bad, but all sorts of strains/sprains/pulls), go to the acupuncturist and come back the next day fine.
I swear to god, kids would walk in with a pipe through their chest (ok, not that bad, but all sorts of strains/sprains/pulls), go to the acupuncturist and come back the next day fine.
bioman
Well-known member
I used to get it done all the time. It is excellent for relaxation..unless you are like FnF and wound tighter than a race car coil spring
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It IS hard to relax and let it take effect the first time, but after that it's a breeze. For me, it loosened up my shoulders and back and made for some great sleep and recovery. It didn't address my back pain at the time, but that may have been the practioner.
For best effect, get pinned, then go straight home and melt into the couch for the evening.
.It IS hard to relax and let it take effect the first time, but after that it's a breeze. For me, it loosened up my shoulders and back and made for some great sleep and recovery. It didn't address my back pain at the time, but that may have been the practioner.
For best effect, get pinned, then go straight home and melt into the couch for the evening.
Mulletsoldier
Binging on Pure ****ing Rage
I had some electro-accupunture done to stimulate cell growth, blood circulation in my shoulder while I had a SLAP tear, so not exactly the same application. Yet, I digress, I felt it worked marginally well
FitnFirm
Banned
bioman said:I used to get it done all the time. It is excellent for relaxation..unless you are like FnF and wound tighter than a race car coil spring
It IS hard to relax and let it take effect the first time, but after that it's a breeze. For me, it loosened up my shoulders and back and made for some great sleep and recovery. It didn't address my back pain at the time, but that may have been the practioner.
For best effect, get pinned, then go straight home and melt into the couch for the evening.
:bruce1: :twisted:
florin
New member
It works pretty good if you find a competent doctor. Waste of time and money otherwise.
Acupuncture put me back on track after a very nasty super-stressful time. I was essentially breaking down from too much stress, yet I was "healthy" according to results from the blood work, etc. That's actually where it works best - if the condition is functional, but there is no actual damage to the tissue.
If there is structural damage, it's probably best to combine it with other methods.
Acupuncture put me back on track after a very nasty super-stressful time. I was essentially breaking down from too much stress, yet I was "healthy" according to results from the blood work, etc. That's actually where it works best - if the condition is functional, but there is no actual damage to the tissue.
If there is structural damage, it's probably best to combine it with other methods.
Ubiquitous
Registered User
Accupuncture has helped me with injuries, and other ailments. I suppose I got lucky and found a competent practitioner, as other people obviously are not that impressed by it.
Then again if you go in not having an open mind with something of that nature, I feel that can change the outcome.. if that makes any sense.
Then again if you go in not having an open mind with something of that nature, I feel that can change the outcome.. if that makes any sense.
Dr Liftalot
Active member
Can someone explain how it works, i've always been curious. I believe for those who it works for its in there heads. (Mind over Matter) But what does science say?
glg
Member
ACK!!!!!
Pincushion time....NO WAY JOSE!!!!
Even with 37 yrs in the martial atrs and familiarity with the cultures and the historical backgrounds of alternative oriental medicines.
But the i'm really a wimp where needles are concerned.
I have only seen one study performed in a medical setting. it was on relief of knee pain and the patient was not allowed to see the insertion of the needle. Sometimes they put the needle in and sometimes they just poked the skin. the results were about even on actual vs palcebo effect.
Personally (even if I weren't a wimp) I don't want someone inserting needles into the nerve junctions (meridians) of my body.
Pincushion time....NO WAY JOSE!!!!
Even with 37 yrs in the martial atrs and familiarity with the cultures and the historical backgrounds of alternative oriental medicines.
But the i'm really a wimp where needles are concerned.
I have only seen one study performed in a medical setting. it was on relief of knee pain and the patient was not allowed to see the insertion of the needle. Sometimes they put the needle in and sometimes they just poked the skin. the results were about even on actual vs palcebo effect.
Personally (even if I weren't a wimp) I don't want someone inserting needles into the nerve junctions (meridians) of my body.
