The World Health Organization states that acupuncture has been found to help as many as 250 health related illnesses. Everything from pain related injuries to depression has been helped with this ancient remedy. Dr. Sayler would be glad to visit with you if you have any questions about acupuncture.

Q: Acupuncture: what is it?
A: Acupuncture is a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and to improve functioning. This is done by inserting needles and applying stimulation at very precise acupuncture points.

Q: How does acupuncture work?





Q: What is medical acupuncture?


Q: What is the scope of medical acupuncture?



• promotion of health and well-being,
• prevention of illness,
• treatment of various medical conditions


• headaches
• tennis elbow
• weight loss
• frozen shoulder
• asthma
• tendonitis
• smoking addiction
• rib neuritis
• sinusitis
• low back pain
• depression
• neck pain
• allergies
• sciatica
• osteoarthritis
• facial tics

Acupuncture is particularly useful in resolving physical problems related to tension and stress and emotional conditions as well as urinary, menstrual, and reproductive problems.

Q: How many treatments will I need?

A: The number of treatments needed differs from person to person. For complex or longstanding
conditions, one or two treatments per week for several months may be recommended. For acute
problems, usually fewer visits are required, and for health maintenance, four sessions a year may
be all that is necessary.

Q: Are there any side effects to the treatment?

A: Usually not. As energy is redirected in the body, internal chemicals and hormones are stimulated and healing begins to take place. Occasionally the original symptoms worsen for a few days, or other general changes in appetite, sleep, bowel or urination pattern, or emotional state may be triggered. These should not cause concern, as they are simply indications that the acupuncture is
starting to work.


AcupunctureQ: What are the needles like? Do they hurt?

A: People experience acupuncture needling differently. Most patients feel only minimal pain as the needles are inserted; some feel NO pain at all. Once the needles are in place, there is no pain felt.


Because your doctor uses disposable needles, there is no risk of infection from the treatments.

Q: Does acupuncture really work?

A: YES. In the past 2,000 years, more people have been successfully treated with acupuncture than with all other health modalities combined. Today, acupuncture is practiced in Asia, Soviet Union, and in Europe.

Acupuncture treatments can be given at the same time as other techniques are being used, such as conventional Western medicine, osteopathic or chiropractic adjustments, and prescriptions. It is important that your acupuncturist know everything that you are doing, so he or she can help you get the most benefits from all your treatments.

Q: Do I have to believe in acupuncture for it to work?

A: NO. Acupuncture is used successfully on cats, dogs, horses, and other animals. These animal patients do not understand or believe in the process that helps them get better. A positive attitude toward wellness may reinforce the effects of the treatment received, just as a negative attitude may hinder the effects of acupuncture or any other treatment. A neutral attitude (“I don’t know if I can really believe in this. ”) will not block treatments results.

Q: Is acupuncture covered by insurance?
A: Some insurance companies currently cover acupuncture cost, other companies do not yet recognize the value of acupuncture benefits.

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