Risks or Side Effects
Are there risks or side effects to acupuncture?
Usually not. Acupuncture is a very safe method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and improve function.
Done properly, acupuncture rarely causes side effects. Many people feel a brief sensation, like a pinprick, during insertion of the needles. Others experience a dull ache around the needle after it goes in.
It is also common with the first one or two treatments to have a sensation of deep relaxation or even mild disorientation immediately following the treatment. These effects should wear off within a few hours.
Please discuss what you have been experiencing with us. Your comfort is a priority. The more you communicate with us, the more we will be able to help you.
While Acupuncture is an extremely safe form of physical medicine, here are some rarely seen contraindications and risks.
Precautions & Contraindications:
- It is contraindicated to needle the abdomen and lumbosacral areas of pregnant women
- Avoid blood vessels to prevent bleeding, but sometimes the patient may lose a drop of blood.
Risks: (Some of the risks mentioned below are EXTREMELY RARE!)
- Bruising
- Fainting
- Muscle Spasms
- Bleeding