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The frequency and number of treatments differ from person to person. Some people experience dramatic relief in the first treatment. For complex or long-standing chronic conditions, one to two treatments per week for several weeks or months may be recommended. For acute problems, usually fewer visits are required, usually three to ten visits in total. [...]

The needles are approximately the size of a cat's whisker. The sensation caused by an acupuncture needle varies. You may experience a vague numbness, heaviness, tingling or dull ache where the acupuncture needle has been inserted. Sometimes people experience a little pain as the needle is inserted, or a sensation of energy spreading and moving [...]