What happens during a typical
Acupuncture session?
During an initial session, a traditional acupuncturist may
begin by examining the patient to make a diagnosis. This sometimes
includes taking the patient's pulses—in Chinese medicine,
people have 12 pulses, six in each wrist. Each pulse is believed
to give information about the health of a particular part of
the body.
Once an acupuncturist makes a diagnosis, he or she can determine
where needles need to be inserted. For instance, in a program
for drug addiction, needles were placed at several points in
each ear. The practitioner will also determine at what angle
to insert the needles and how fast or slow to insert and withdraw
the needles.
Acupuncturists also will often vibrate, twist, or otherwise
manipulate the needles. The exact technique depends on the condition
being treated.
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