Acupuncture

md4958 · 12-12-2009, 08:19 AM

Never tried it myself, but my father and wife both have. Both have had positive results, so I too am a believer. Both were treated for pain, my father's being something that his doctors told him he'd have to learn to live with.

Apparently there are two different types, Chinese (long needle) and Japanese (short needles). Not sure which is more effective, but I would be willing to give either a shot.

Blueface · 12-12-2009, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by md4958

Never tried it myself, but my father and wife both have. Both have had positive results, so I too am a believer. Both were treated for pain, my father's being something that his doctors told him he'd have to learn to live with.

Apparently there are two different types, Chinese (long needle) and Japanese (short needles). Not sure which is more effective, but I would be willing to give either a shot.

I had the Chinese version done by a Spanish doctor trained in Chinese medicine. He did a combination of a quite rough deep massage followed by the needles. Unbelievable the difference that the two treatments have made in the quality of life for me. While I still feel some discomfort, nothing even remotely near what I had. I have yet to take another pill.

12-12-2009, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

I had the Chinese version done by a Spanish doctor trained in Chinese medicine. He did a combination of a quite rough deep massage followed by the needles. Unbelievable the difference that the two treatments have made in the quality of life for me. While I still feel some discomfort, nothing even remotely near what I had. I have yet to take another pill.

How would I find a practitioner who is good, safe, and won't mess up my back more than it already is?

12-12-2009, 08:19 AM	#1
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Acupuncture Never tried it myself, but my father and wife both have. Both have had positive results, so I too am a believer. Both were treated for pain, my father's being something that his doctors told him he'd have to learn to live with. Apparently there are two different types, Chinese (long needle) and Japanese (short needles). Not sure which is more effective, but I would be willing to give either a shot. __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.