Four Things to Expect After an Acupunture Treatment

Just finished an acupuncture treatment? You may be wondering how you are going to feel. Whether it is your first treatment or you are a regular at the clinic, an acupuncture treatment can leave your body responding in a few different ways.

Acupuncture is a Traditional Chinese Medicine practice that involves targeting specific points on the skin to relieve pain, reduce stress, and overall improve bodily function. These are just four sensations to expect after receiving a treatment:

• Mild Soreness at Needle Sites

  • While everyone’s individual sensory responses vary; some patients naturally experience heightened tenderness, especially during their first session or when treating chronic tension areas.

• Feeling Sleepy and Deeply Relaxed

  • This is due to the fact that acupuncture affects the nervous system. Letting go of chronic tension, stress, and emotional buildup can leave the body physically and mentally drained.

• A Boost in Energy

  • On the other hand, changes made to the nervous system can leave a patient feeling more alert. Needling helps clear areas of  poor blood flow. Redirecting blood and energy toward tissue repair and organ function can leave you feeling energized rather than sleepy.

• A Tingling or Warmth Sensation

  • Needling can shift the body out of a stress response and into a relaxed state that can manifest as a gentle, warm, or tingly feeling.

Acupuncture is a great tool for providing relief for what your body needs. Everyone reacts to a treatment differently, and know that there is no “right” way to respond. However you’re feeling afterwards is completely normal. Make sure you are listening to your body, and let your natural healing process do the rest!