“Is acupuncture safe for 12 years old?”
My daughter is 12 years old and has neck pain. Is acupuncture safe for 12 years old?
11 Answers
Yes, acupuncture is generally considered safe for a 12-year-old². It's important to ensure that the acupuncturist is nationally board certified and state licensed². Acupuncture has been found to be safe and effective for children³, and it's used on patients as young as 6 without any problems². However, it's always a good idea to consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Thank you.
Yes it is safe
Oh absolutely. Acupuncture is safe for infants. And it works very quickly for the younger people. I would definitely recommend acupuncture for your daughter.
Yes, acupuncture with massage and sometimes herbs can help her out.
Yes.
Yes acupuncture can be administered to patients at any stage of life.
Yes
yes. I encourage you to book a session with your practitioner of choice to get help with relief.
Yes acupuncture is safe for all ages! Even babies!!
Yes, it is safe for 12 years old.
There's nothing specifically prohibiting a 12 year old from receiving acupuncture. As long as you're seeing an NCCAOM nationally board certified and state licensed acupuncturist, there aren't any safety concerns. I've used needles on patients as young as 6 without any problems. Whether or not your daughter will tolerate the needles is another question.
There's always more than one way to treat an issue and acupuncturists typically have more in their scope of practice than just needles. Tuina (Chinese massage), cupping, or guasha (a scraping technique) may work just as well for your daughter's neck issue and would keep needles out of the equation.
There's always more than one way to treat an issue and acupuncturists typically have more in their scope of practice than just needles. Tuina (Chinese massage), cupping, or guasha (a scraping technique) may work just as well for your daughter's neck issue and would keep needles out of the equation.
