“How many sessions of acupuncture do I need?”
I am a 39 year old male. I want to try acupuncture for my sprained neck. How many sessions of acupuncture do I need?
36 Answers
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depending your illness .
4 treatments per year of problem
It is hard to estimate without an in-person evaluation. I would probably use massage, acupuncture, and possibly herbs to treat your sprained neck. The amount and frequency of treatments would be based on an evaluation,
It depends. sometimes 1 session will work, sometimes you need many
Every person is different, but it will most likely take a series of treatments, so stick with it.
Dr. Wang recommends at least 6 sessions. Everyone's body is different, some people will see results after the first treatment. Some people it may take a couple treatments, this is why we say at least 6 sessions.
Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo
Acupuncturist
At least 3 to give it a good try. But it might take more to fully resolve.
A regular course of treatment is 7 to 10 treatments long. You will have to be assessed and reassessed to determine how long the healing process will take. Every person is different. Every situation is different so it is difficult giving an exact time frame.
You would need a detailed evaluation in order to answer this question properly. Every case is different.
Every case is different. A detailed evaluation is necessary to determine how many sessions would be needed.
All acupuncture does is to promote the effect for your body to heal. It really depends on your body.
Yours in Health,
Angie
Yours in Health,
Angie
A sprained neck will most likely need a couple of months of treatment but it is best gauged by an in-person assessment
It's different for each person.
Six sessions and to be more effective, Please ask your acupuncturist to do TuiNa as well. Thanks
Hello! The number of sessions depend on how recent the sprain is and the severity of pain. I would suggest 4-6 treatments initially, preferably weekly at minimum.
Hello, it depends on the source for your sprained neck. You should feel relief after 2-3 treatments, recommendation is at least 5 treatments.
It depends on the strain degree, but it would be around 5 times if it is a simple strain without any cervical spine problem.
It depends on your conditions. If it's more recent and less muscles involved, it might take 3-5 visits.
Hope this helps.
Dr. Hartyr
Hope this helps.
Dr. Hartyr
Everyone is different and healing is a process. Acupuncture accelerates that process.
Normally, you will see improvement in one treatment. Regarding how many sessions depends on the diagnosis.
It depends on the severity of the injury, but if it is not serious you will usually need between 5 and 10 sessions.
With in 5 to 10 treatments
It depends on condition and nature of problem. Sometimes only few sessions are needed
Acupuncture treatments may take time to build in effectiveness. Usually, treatments can start off every other day to once every other week.
If the pain is being caused by soft tissue and not bone or disk involvement, then it should be a few treatments.
That is a great question! It's very hard to say up front how long it will take to get back to president injured status. Age, chronicity, lifestyle, and other factors all play a role. I ask for 3 treatments to see results. We should both have a really good idea of how things are going and have a better idea of what is appropriate for you at that time. In the interim, rest, heating pads, and a good pillow can help you, too!
Once we balance your Qi, you will feel better, no more sprained neck. How many sessions? All depends on your compliance, body response, your routine.
Be well, be confident, we can help.
Be well, be confident, we can help.
14 is best
It depends on how long ago you sprained your neck. If it's a recent injury, it can be alleviated in as little as 1-5 treatments. If this is a chronic condition (lasting longer than 3 months), it can take longer. For chronic conditions, the longer it has been in existence, the longer it will take to resolve. The healing process is also effected by your compliance with your practitioner's protocols.
Sometimes you need 3 treatments sometimes you need more. 3 times per week the first week and 2 times per week the second week.
Usually 3-5 times. But it depends on your condition.
You must first be evaluated to determine the number of treatments
Depends on if the neck injury is acute (within 2 weeks), which can take 1-5 treatments or chronic (more than 6 months), or more than 10 treatments.
I cannot predict the number of treatments any individual would require without seeing the person and assessing their personal situation. For a sprained neck it would take a few times - so not just a one and done.
Discuss your case with the acupuncturist and they will talk you through the process. They may also suggest herbal formulas or patches, or liniments. They may also suggest some stretches, dietary advise, nutritional supplementation, etc. Don't get caught up in doing too many things at once if they do and trust your feelings when you work with any practitioner.
If you don't like your first choice, you can always choose another. I wish you great success.
Discuss your case with the acupuncturist and they will talk you through the process. They may also suggest herbal formulas or patches, or liniments. They may also suggest some stretches, dietary advise, nutritional supplementation, etc. Don't get caught up in doing too many things at once if they do and trust your feelings when you work with any practitioner.
If you don't like your first choice, you can always choose another. I wish you great success.
It depends on how severe your symptoms are. It can range from 2-6 times.
Generally speaking, the sooner you receive acupuncture after an injury, the quicker you will get results. If this injury is still in the acute phase (3 months or less), you might be looking at 4-6 treatments. If this injury has crossed over in to chronic (more than 3 months), you're probably looking at 8-10 treatments. There may also be lifestyle issues at play which may impact how quickly you heal.
