Question 1

what is an acupuncturist?

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Pressure: Acupuncturist is an alternative medicine provider who uses special needles to influence certain points on the human body thereby exercising various effects upon body organs. They states that organs have reflecting points on the skin that can be influenced to obtain certain effect on that organ (activating or inhibiting).

Question 2

can a acupuncturist hit a nerve?

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Acupuncture: A needle used by an acupuncturist can touch a superficial nerve, but it is unlikely to cause a problem.

Question 3

can an acupuncturist diagnose any condition?

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Not all conditions: Some acupuncturists are western trained  physicians, some are doctors of traditional chinese medicine, some do not have medical degrees.  Some acupuncturists can diagnose a wide breath of conditions. Many however provide traditional medicine diagnoses which is much different from  western approaches to medicine. I don't know of any physician or healer who can diagnosis any and all conditions.

Question 4

would acupuncturists be helping my hurting shoulder?

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Most likely: Acupuncture is an excellent option for increasing range of motion and decreasing pain for shoulder problems.

Question 5

do acupuncturists really work, or is it just psychological?

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Probably both.: Although there is very little legitimate evidence (some say there is none) that acupuncture "works, " as a physician, I have to admit that there are times when my patients tell me they got results from it. It usually is more effective for chronic issues (back pain, headaches, stress, anxiety) then things like ankle sprains or thyroid disease. My feeling: if they're better who cares why?

Question 6

are acupuncturists doctors?  are they trained in medicine at all?

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Some are MDs: In us the accupunctrists are mds with special training in ap.But there are therapists all over the world who are not trained in medicine and are only accupuncturists and no medical training.

Question 7

i know those needles acupuncturists use are super thin, but still, how much do you feel it when they put it in?

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Often don't feel: Yes, the needles are uber thin. My patients usually don't feel the needle insertions.  Using the "push finger" technique can prevent feeling the insertion. There are a few master point  locations that can be uncomfortable but there are usually alternate sites that can be needled.

Question 8

what's your opinion of acupuncturists, naturopaths?

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Depends: Not all acupuncturist and nds are equally effective, and the same can be said about all disciplines.  Just as some mds have a great bedside manner, while some have contempt for patients who ask questions, or who question their answers.

Question 9

do acupuncturists have a cure for asthma yet?

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Treatment: There are exceptionally beneficial acupuncture treatments for asthma but i know of no cure for asthma.

Question 10

where does an acupuncturist insert the needles?

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Variable: Needles may be inserted in many different places. In auricular acupuncture - tiny needles are inserted in the ears. In local treatments - the needles may be inserted in the skin in the area affected. When using energy moving acupuncture - they may be placed in specific acupuncture points (placement is correct when Qi is felt).

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