DW and I have been going to an acupunture specialist several years now, fairly regularly. I'd say I'm a pretty sceptical guy, and I remember thinking before I started going that acupuncture is a lot of hooh-ha. Why would sticking a needle somewhere in your skin affect a completely different part of your body?
But whatever is behind it, it works. Although the idea of having needles stuck in you may sound wierd, the experience can and should be rather pleasant. First of all, your acupunturist has to be someone who knows his/her stuff; it takes years of study to learn how to do it properly. Second, especially if fairly thin needles are used, you may just barely feel the pricking of the skin.
But what Judy referred to as "congested areas" is true. Depending on what you are suffering from, the acupunturist may stick in a pin that does send off a shot of pain. My acupunturist, however, usually warns me when this may happen. And since he knows what he is doing, the brief pain is part of the healing process.
The main reason that DW and I go is because for us, acupuncture is even more relaxing that massage. If I am feeling particularly stressed, or I'm having problems with certain parts of my body (such as my back), my acupunturist will select a dozen or so points, stick in the pins, put on some relaxing music - and I am soon snoozing like a baby. Nice!
I am willing to try anything. Anyone have any experience with accupuncture?
