Brittany Petrick L.AC, MSOM
Acupuncturist
1926 N 3RD ST STE 100 FLAGSTAFF AZ, 86004About
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National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
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How many sessions of acupuncture do you need for knee pain?
It depends upon the underlying reason for the knee pain. With acupuncture, treatments do build on each other, so it is recommended to receive treatments more frequently in the beginning, for example 1-2 times per week, and then reduce frequency once you are experiencing relief in symptoms. You will notice relief right away but to really treat the root of the imbalance (or the reason your knee was susceptible to injury in the first place), you will need additional treatments, anywhere from 10-16, depending on the person. READ MORE
Do I need to rest after acupuncture?
It is helpful to rest or do mindful low key activities after a treatment to allow your body to integrate after a treatment. Depending on the person and their Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) pattern of imbalance, doing light activity, such as taking a walk outside is good. READ MORE
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