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Long Vi Vuong

Acupuncturist

Long Vuong is an acupuncturist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Vuong evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of oriental medicine. Acupuncturists complete their evaluations by getting a patient history and looking at and touching the body. Then, they place very fine acupuncture needles into specific points on the body. Stimulating these points and nerves is how Dr. Vuong treats the patients condition. Many of the bodys systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.
12 years Experience
Long Vi Vuong
  • San Diego, CA
  • San Diego State University
  • Accepting new patients

Can acupuncture help with chronic pain?

Yes, acupuncture is effective to treat chronic pain.

Does acupuncture help with high blood pressure?

Yes, it can treat high blood pressure.

Can arthritis knee pain be treated with acupuncture?

Yes, acupuncture can commonly treat arthritic pain in the knees and other joints in the body.

Is an acupuncture treatment painful?

Acupuncture uses thin filiform needles and are not painful.

Can acupuncture help with fertility?

Yes, acupuncture can treat fertility and is a specialty in Chinese Medicine.

What are the side effects of acupuncture?

Common side effects are light bruising.

Is it normal to feel worse after acupuncture?

Yes, for some patients, they will feel worse after feeling better. This is due to the body getting adjusted to the acupuncture treatment.

How long does it take for acupuncture to work for anxiety?

Depends on how long you were first diagnosed with anxiety. Typically between 3-6 months.

Can acupuncture help with migraines?

Yes, it can treat migraines.

How to treat chronic neck pain?

Acupuncture can treat chronic neck pain by releasing muscle tension in the neck.

Is acupuncture a safe treatment for chronic pain?

Yes! Acupuncture is proven to treat chronic pain.

Can acupuncture relieve my back pain?

Yes, acupuncture can treat chronic back pain. There are many studies on the NIH website (National Institute of Health).

Is acupuncture effective for arthritis pain?

Yes, it can treat arthritis pain.

How long does an acupuncture treatment last?

Depends on your diagnosis. Acute pain, less than 6 months can take up to 10 treatments, and chronic pain, lasting more than 6 months can take up to 20 treatments.

Can chronic fatigue syndrome be treated with acupuncture?

Yes, it can be treated with acupuncture.

Can acupuncture ease the pain of a broken heart?

Yes it can! Acupuncture can treat emotional stressed. I would look for an acupuncturist who specializes in treating emotional trauma.

Why does acupuncture help fertility?

Acupuncture helps with fertility by stimulating blood flow into the uterus and increasing egg count in the ovaries.

Acupuncture and depression?

By solving the root or cause of your depression. It can stem from old traumas, and the beauty of acupuncture is to help patients process them.

What alternative healing practices can reduce my back pain?

Acupuncture works great for back pain! Other alternatives during work is getting up to stretch every hour, good posture, and decrease the amount of time being on your phone.

Is it normal to feel dizzy after acupuncture?

Yes! Your acupuncturist should inform you to have a meal, plenty of water, or a good amount of rest before each acupuncture session. Or the treatment was too strong for you. Please READ MORE
Yes! Your acupuncturist should inform you to have a meal, plenty of water, or a good amount of rest before each acupuncture session. Or the treatment was too strong for you. Please consult with your acupuncturist about this issue.