A diplomate of acupuncture, Arkady Kiner practices at American Acupuncture Therapeutics, PC in New York, New York. In this capacity, Arkady Kiner provides a variety of alternative treatments to promote wellness among patients, manage pain, and resolve various psychological and physical issues.
Despite the fact that acupuncture has been around for more than 3,000 years, there are a lot of misconceptions surrounding the practice. Below are a few myths about acupuncture that need to be left behind:
It’s painful
The false belief that acupuncture is painful likely came from the fact that the practice uses needles. However, these needles are only about as wide as a strand of human hair and may only cause patients to feel a small, initial prick. Any further pain is not normal for acupuncture and often means the acupuncturist has not had sufficient training in the practice.
Treatment is expensive
Acupuncture is a specialized form of treatment, and this makes many people think it is expensive. In reality, the cost of getting acupuncture ranges from $75 to $95 on average for the first consultation and session. Further, the growing popularity of the practice has led to more and more insurance companies offering coverage for acupuncture.
It’s just for pain management
Many people seek acupuncture to alleviate chronic pain in the back, knee, stomach, or elsewhere. Temporary pain caused by menstrual cramps and headaches is also often treated with acupuncture. While pain management is a popular issue addressed by acupuncture, the practice is also used to treat other conditions, including depression, infertility, the effects of chemotherapy, and allergies.
