Usually none. As energy is redirected in the body, internal chemicals and hormones are stimulated and healing begins to take place. Occasionally the original symptoms may worsen for a few days. You may also experience general changes in appetite, sleep, bowel or urination patterns, or emotional states. These symptoms should not cause concern, as they are indications that the acupuncture is starting to work.
It is also quite common with the first one or
two treatments to have a sensation of deep relaxation, or even mild disorientation immediately following the treatment. These sensations pass within a short time, and don’t require anything more than a bit of rest to overcome.
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