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Introduction

Many people come to acupuncture hoping it will

be a miracle cure. If I translate this to most

people's wishes, it translates to “ I want this

problem to be completely, magically gone in 1- 2

treatments.” Where this may sound wonderful, it is

not realistic and in most cases will not happen.

This document is to help you understand what

is happening in your body, what it will take to treat

your pain, what to expect over what period of time

and what to look for as treatment progresses. This

helps you to know how to use acupuncture most

effectively to promote healing in your body so that

you are getting your money's worth

Acupuncture has survived and flourished as a

medical modality for over 2500 years because it

works. However, it is medicine not magic which

means that it works according to certain principles

which cause changes in the body that decrease pain

and promote healing. These changes take time.