Question 1

does acupuncture cause scarring on the back?

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No: I am not sure if the question is about keloids, which are large pathological scars that form on people who are predisposed to form them. But in general acupuncture does not leave any scars.

Question 2

will acupuncture leave scars?

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No: Acupuncture needles are very tiny and do not leave scars.

Question 3

does acupuncture leave permanent scars?

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No: Acupuncture use very fine needles that are placed superficially.  There is little risk of scarring if done correctly.

Question 4

does acupuncture help much with back pains caused by large breasts?

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Maybe : The first thing to try is a sports bra, and good posture. Many women with large breasts slouch to hide their breast. This, and not the 
breast weight is responsible for much of the the back pain. Core strengthening by walking with chest out and back straight for a few weeks may be all you need. Weight loss if you have extra weight, can substantially reduce breast size. Acupuncture is expensive.

Question 5

can acupuncture cause you to not ovulate?

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Yes: Acupuncture can affect your body in positive and negative ways, just like any other medicine or treatment. It is not likely to affect your ovulation but it is possible.

Question 6

what are the acupuncture points for back and neck?

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Too many to list: There are dozens of acupuncture points on the neck and back. The acupuncturist chooses points depending on the specific nature of the symptoms and on what they find on exam of the individual.

Question 7

is it possible to do acupuncture on myself for back pain?

Accepted Answer

No: Acupuncture should only be performed by a certified medical professional.

Question 8

i am practicing indian acupuncture, will it work for back pain?

Accepted Answer

It could: Acupuncture is very old method use to relief pain in any part of the body, it has been used in china india and other countries, I do believe it have roll in the treatment of pain. Thank you.

Question 9

does anybody know if acupuncture for back pain really work or doesn't work?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the: Type of back pain, it may effectively  reduce inflammation ; pain ;  increase range of motion ; function.

Question 10

does acupuncture cause problems when used in conjunction with other medical treatments?

Accepted Answer

No: In my practice if have not seen problems in combining these. I have seen benefits.

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