How Does Acupuncture Point Injection Therapy Work?

Acupuncture point injection is a procedure in which your provider injects a substance into an acupuncture point on your body. It’s often used to treat pain and other conditions. These injections can be done by inserting a very thin needle into one of your acupuncture points

A point injection is when your provider injects sterile botanical substances such as herbal extracts, homeopathic medicines, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients into an acupuncture point.

Point injection is a type of acupuncture that involves injecting substances into an acupuncture point. The substances are usually sterile botanical substances, like herbal extracts, homeopathic medicines, vitamins and minerals.

These injections are most commonly used in people with painful conditions.

Acupuncture point injections are most commonly used in people with painful conditions, like arthritis. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese therapy that involves inserting needles into the body at specific points (called “acupoints”) to stimulate certain areas of the nervous system and help relieve pain.

Acupuncture point injections can be used for a number of different purposes and conditions, including:

  • back pain
  • headaches and migraines
  • joint or muscle aches or pains
  • abdominal cramps or constipation

They can be combined with acupuncture to ease pain.

With acupuncture point injection, you can have the benefits of acupuncture without having to endure needles. The needle should not be painful and it is quick and easy to perform this procedure at home or in the office.

The patient may experience slight discomfort from the small amount of pressure needed to insert the needle into their skin. This is usually relieved by a small amount of local anesthetic cream applied before injection.

Is Acupuncture Point Injection The Same As Acupuncture?

If your provider uses acupuncture point injection to treat you, she’ll use a very thin needle that’s slightly longer than standard acupuncture needles. This needle will then be used to inject either a sterile botanical substances or another agent into one of your acupuncture points that she thinks will be helpful for your condition.

This type of acupuncture is sometimes also called needling, because it’s done with a very thin needle that’s slightly longer than standard acupuncture needles. This needle will then be used to inject either a sterile botanical substances or another agent into one of your acupuncture points that she thinks will be helpful for your condition. Botanicals can include bee venom, flower pollen and other plant extracts.

This process is not painful

It’s a common misconception that acupuncture point injection is painful. The needle used will be very thin and short, so it should not hurt. In addition, the point being injected is relatively small in size, so the process shouldn’t be uncomfortable either.

After an acupuncture point injection, you may feel a slight discomfort or heaviness in your body at first—this should go away within a few days. If you experience any other symptoms after receiving treatment from us here at Acupuncture Point Injection (API), please let us know immediately!

Acupuncture point injection may help with certain conditions and is generally safe when done properly by a licensed provider

Acupuncture point injection may help with certain conditions and is generally safe when done properly by a licensed provider. However, there are some risks associated with acupuncture point injection when done by an unlicensed physician .

In addition to these possible complications, there may be other risks associated with your specific condition that you should discuss with your doctor before deciding whether acupuncture point injection is right for you.

Conclusion

Acupuncture point injection is a great way to ease pain and treat your symptoms without medication. It’s an alternative treatment option that can help you get better without causing side effects. If your provider uses these methods on you, she will use a very thin needle that’s slightly longer than standard acupuncture needles. The needle will then be used to inject either sterile botanical substances or another agent into one of your acupuncture points that she thinks will be helpful for treating your condition.


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