The History of AZ Acupuncture
There is no sound documentation to prove acupuncture started 3000 years ago, according to researchers. Found in 90 BC was the first documented acupuncture treatment. In the Alps from an estimated 5000 years ago, an ‘Iceman’ was found with tattoo marks on points that correspond to acupuncture points. Researchers still say that this is not proof that acupuncture was practiced before 2000 years ago. In 1970, when a journalist following President Nixon received acupuncture in China, there was increased interest in acupuncture by Westerners.

Effectiveness of Scottsdale AZ Acupuncture
Many scientists have done studies to test the effectiveness of Scottsdale AZ acupuncture and have found that there is a large range of response. Determined by the skill and knowledge of your acupuncturist and your body’s response to acupuncture in Scottsdale, your results may vary. Typically you should see an improvement within 5-7 Arizona acupuncture treatments although the number of sessions can vary depending on your specific condition. If you don’t, it may not be because you don’t respond to Scottsdale Arizona acupuncture but because of the type of acupuncture your acupuncturist is using. Try a different acupuncturist to see if he or she can help you before giving up on Scottsdale AZ acupuncture completely.

Many organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO) have stated that acupuncture is effective for a number of conditions, including:

  • Adverse reactions to radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy
  • Allergic rhinitis & hay fever
  • Depression
  • Headache & migraine
  • Hypertension & hypotension
  • Induction of labor
  • Pain (neck, back, knee)
  • Correction of fetus malposition
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Dental pain
  • Periarthritis of shoulder
  • Postoperative pain
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Sciatica
  • Stroke
  • Tennis elbow

According to traditional acupuncturists, weight loss, fertility, and many other conditions can be helped by acupuncture in Scottsdale AZ. You want to ask if your acupuncturist has effectively treated your condition before, regardless of it being listed as a condition AZ acupuncture helps.

Associated with acupuncture in Scottsdale AZ, there are some mild and transient side effects. Side effects a small percentage of patients may have are needling pain or bleeding at the needling site.. While there have been some severe side effects from acupuncture, they are extremely rare, particularly if you have a well-trained Arizona acupuncturist.

Why Acupuncture In Scottsdale?
Many people choose Scottsdale acupuncture in the US for one of three main reasons. One, you think it might help your condition, two, curiosity about AZ acupuncture and if it works, or three, the belief that traditional medical therapies will not help. Regardless of your reason for trying Scottsdale acupuncture, the results of your session will likely surprise you. After just one Scottsdale AZ acupuncture session you will walk away either very relaxed or energized.

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