Jennifer Lyall: Acupuncture - Getting to the Point
Dr. JJ demonstrates an acupuncture technique called Hua Tuo Jiaji on Jennifer. This technique consists of inserting a needle on both sides of each vertebra on the back.
The needles are put in fairly quickly. A common question is, does acupuncture hurt? Most people feel the needle being inserted, but don't feel much after that, until the therapist twists them after all of the needles are inserted. The twisting is to stimulate the Qi.
How much does acupuncture cost?
A typical acupuncture session in Canada costs $40-$60.
As the needles are inserted, you can feel different areas of tension. Dr. JJ could tell that some areas of Jennifer's back were more sensitive than others. Overall, Jennifer tolerated the session quite well. Dr. JJ then twisted the needles to stimulate the Qi. Jennifer rested with the needles in her back for 20 minutes.
After the demonstration, Jennifer reported that there was less tension in her lower back, but she didn't like it when Dr. JJ stimulated the Qi, by twisting the needles. Dr. JJ commented that this is a typical response.
How do you find an acupuncturist?
Go to the Find a Practitioner link on Vitamin Junkeys website.
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