“Is acupuncture safe for anxiety?”
I have anxiety and want to treat it. Is acupuncture safe for anxiety?
19 Answers
I have had about two people walk out just before getting treated with acupuncture for anxiety. Their fears of the needles got to them. Other than that, I have managed to calm down others issues with stress/anxiety/& even PTSD with acupuncture in a safe manner. Check with your primary to see if alternative therapy is beneficial for your condition. - Live Happy, Michael
Acupuncture is generally considered to be safe when performed by a qualified and licensed practitioner. It's worth noting that acupuncture is often used as a complementary therapy alongside other treatments for anxiety, such as counseling or medication. If you're considering acupuncture for anxiety, it is important to consult with a healthcare professional who can provide appropriate guidance and help determine if it is a suitable option for you. Additionally, always ensure that the acupuncturist you choose is licensed and experienced in their field.
Yes safer than most conventional treatments
Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment modality. With regard to treating anxiety, acupuncture can be used as the sole treatment or alongside medication. However, if the anxiety is severe, interrupting one's ability to function, one should also seek other professional help. Richard Mandell, Lic.Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist Brookline Community Acupuncture www.brooklinecommunityacupuncture.com
Acupuncture is safe for anxiety. Acupuncture helps to decrease cortisol levels and calms the sympathetic nervous system. High levels of anxiety can benefit from two to three visits per week, but getting treated once on a weekly basis has great benefits, as well. I hope this helps. Andrew Pacholyk MS LAc
Acupuncture is an excellent treatment for anxiety as it calms down the nervous system leading to greater clarity and relaxation
Acupuncture has shown benefits when used to control anxiety, but every case is different and every patient should be treated accordingly to his/her specific needs. Give me a call to set an appointment!
acupuncture is AMAZING for anxiety. often working in one session.
The bottom line. Acupuncture may be an effective low-risk treatment option for anxiety. More research is being done but there is promise and it shouldn't make your symptoms worse. Make sure you find a properly trained licensed acupuncturist in your state; they'll be registered with the state health board.
Yes. See anxiety patients with acupuncture daily
Yes, acupuncture is safe and I have found it to be very helpful for patients dealing with anxiety. Wishing you all the best in your health journey, Dr. Hallie OGorman
Acupuncture is very safe and helpful for anxiety. We have ways of decreasing anxiety around needle use, and it is incredibly calming for people with anxiety concerns. I have used it personally for this in the past. There are also herb remedies and take-home ear seeds or acupressure points that we can give to help mediate the anxiety outside of our care so that the symptom is at bay. Acupuncture is a great treatment for anxiety and there are many research articles to support this as well!
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Anxiety is one of my favorite things to treat with acupuncture because it's so effective and safe.
Acupuncture with herbs, and sometimes massage, is safe for anxiety and stress; I suggest you try it.
The answer to your question is: it depends on who is doing the acupuncture.
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine are currently in a weird position in the US (and some other western countries). There are a lot of providers, on a broad spectrum of training levels, who are currently offering acupuncture or, in some cases, what I like to call 'acupuncture-like' services. Sometimes, depending on state laws, this is completely legal. Sometimes these other providers are skirting the legality a bit. And sometimes state law is silent on what any given provider may or may not do and some simply assume that if they're not specifically prohibited then they are free to practice. Honestly, it doesn't make a lot of sense but that's the lay of the land.
If your provider is an NCCAOM nationally board certified acupuncturist and is licensed as an acupuncturist in your state, then yes, acupuncture is typically very safe.
If your provider doesn't have these credentials, then maybe they're safe.
For the treatment of something like anxiety, most of the folks offering 'acupuncture-like' services (in other words, not board certified and state licensed acupuncturists) would likely be well out of scope and treading in dangerous waters.
Generally speaking, if you're looking for someone who is going to poke needles into your body, you want a provider who is specifically trained in poking needles into people's bodies. That qualification more or less reduces you to either an ABMA (American Board of Medical Acupuncture) certified MD/DO or an NCCAOM certified licensed acupuncturist.
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine are currently in a weird position in the US (and some other western countries). There are a lot of providers, on a broad spectrum of training levels, who are currently offering acupuncture or, in some cases, what I like to call 'acupuncture-like' services. Sometimes, depending on state laws, this is completely legal. Sometimes these other providers are skirting the legality a bit. And sometimes state law is silent on what any given provider may or may not do and some simply assume that if they're not specifically prohibited then they are free to practice. Honestly, it doesn't make a lot of sense but that's the lay of the land.
If your provider is an NCCAOM nationally board certified acupuncturist and is licensed as an acupuncturist in your state, then yes, acupuncture is typically very safe.
If your provider doesn't have these credentials, then maybe they're safe.
For the treatment of something like anxiety, most of the folks offering 'acupuncture-like' services (in other words, not board certified and state licensed acupuncturists) would likely be well out of scope and treading in dangerous waters.
Generally speaking, if you're looking for someone who is going to poke needles into your body, you want a provider who is specifically trained in poking needles into people's bodies. That qualification more or less reduces you to either an ABMA (American Board of Medical Acupuncture) certified MD/DO or an NCCAOM certified licensed acupuncturist.
