FAQ - Triangle Acupuncture Clinic

I Hate Needles! Can I Still Get Acupuncture?

posted Jun 09, 2023

Of course you can! We are experts at what we do, and this includes making acupuncture a completely comfortable and relaxing experience. Fear of needles is almost universal, and we are very…

What To Expect During Your Acupuncture Appointment

posted Nov 08, 2022

If you've never had acupuncture before, the idea of making an appointment that is mostly about needles can seem pretty intimidating. TV and media representations of acupuncture usually miss…

What is an acupuncture treatment like?

posted Apr 08, 2022

Getting acupuncture for the first time is usually a little intimidating for most people. After all, it is portrayed in the media with great glee as hundreds of tiny scary needles stuck all over…

Does Acupuncture Work?

posted Dec 09, 2021

The short answer is, yes, acupuncture works. Having 2 clinics in the Triangle area since 2003, we have seen acupuncture work every day to help people out of pain, lower their anxiety, and…

What Makes Someone an Acupuncturist?

posted Sep 10, 2021

Many different modalities now offer tiny versions of acupuncture services. Physical Therapists call trigger point manipulation with acupuncture needles “Dry Needling.” Physical…

What Can Acupuncture Be Used For?

posted Jul 16, 2021

We are still researching all the ways acupuncture points affect the body, but we do know that acupuncture stimulates the nervous system directly. Acupuncture’s actions on the peripheral…

How Many Treatments Do I Need? & Will My Insurance Pay for Acupuncture?

posted Jun 08, 2021

Our primary goal at Triangle Acupuncture Clinic is to get you feeling better as quickly as possible! The number of visits you will need depends on a few factors and is different for each…

Does Acupuncture Hurt?

posted Apr 08, 2021

This is the #1 most FAQ we get by far. And we do understand it – most of us don’t love getting shots and IVs put in when we have to either BUT acupuncture needles are nothing like…

Say Good-Bye to Pain

posted Oct 17, 2019

Using acupuncture to treat pain is what we do. No matter what a patient comes in for as their primary concern, we inevitably include points for a tense upper back or headaches, a foot that aches…

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