Acupuncture in Bucharova

At the initial acupuncture session, the practitioner (acupuncturist) will assess your general health, medical history, and physical examination to determine the type of acupuncture treatment that will help you the most. You will then be asked to lie down on your back, front, or one side depending on where the needles are to be inserted. The treatment involves:

• Needle insertion – the acupuncturist inserts single-use, disposable, sterile, needles at specific points on your body, to various depths. Since the needles are very thin, many people do not feel anything at all when they are inserted. However, it is normal to feel a brief stinging or tingling sensation. Once the needle reaches the correct depth, you may feel a dull ache that quickly subsides.

• Needle manipulation – after the needles are placed, the acupuncturist may apply heat or mild electrical pulses to the needles, or gently twirl or move the needles.

• Needle removal – the needles are left in position for around 10 to 30 minutes. Then the acupuncturist will remove them. Needle removal is typically painless.

In most cases, you do not have to stay in Bucharova any longer than you need to and travel home on the same day as your treatment. However, acupuncture usually requires more than one session. A common treatment plan involves one or two treatments a week. The total number of treatments depends on your specific condition. Most people need to receive six to eight treatments. It is best that you stay in Bucharova until you complete the whole treatment plan.

You can resume your normal activity after acupuncture, but make sure to avoid vigorous physical activities. It is recommended that you rest for the remainder of the day and indulge in light exercise.

The acupuncturist will give you instructions on how to take care of yourself after a session of acupuncture. You will be asked to get adequate rest, avoid strenuous activities, avoid alcohol and coffee, and consume healthy food. If you feel a little sore in the places where the needles were inserted, you can apply a warm compress onto the areas that feel sore.

Acupressure and cold laser therapy are common alternatives to acupuncture. Other alternatives to acupuncture depend on the reason you need the procedure. For instance, if you have lower back pain you can try chiropractic manipulation or therapy. Acupuncture is a complementary therapy, so it is advisable to be used alongside conventional medical treatments in cases of severe or chronic diseases.