bruises - acupucture

Posted by closetcase (442 days ago)

I went to a acupucturist last weekend. A friend of mine recommended her. but it was painful and I got really bad bruises on my legs and thigh, and everywhere she put a needle, i have a swollen red spot.

Is it normal or not?

(I am based in Shanghai)

Posted by sylvialili (442 days ago)

Absolutely not!!!

When properly done, one should not feel any pain when the needle is put in to the acupressure point. Especially if you are a first timer, a properly trained practitioner would be more caring and observant with his/her patient, always check if the patient is comfortable with the needle(s) in and if the patient is feeling any unusual sensation.

Immediately after an acupuncture session, one should always rest for at least 10 to 15 minutes. No heavy bags should be carried. No exercise for at least a few hours.

Pain and bruises are very unusual. No bleeding should have occurred.

If you don't mind me asking, what was your reason for getting acupuncture?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by 45828s (442 days ago)

To lose weight

(I am based in Shanghai)

Posted by sylvialili (442 days ago)

sorry 45828s, are you answering on behalf of closetcase?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by boredtotears (441 days ago)

I truly believe in accupuncture but have to say, the finest I have been to were white male American practitioners. I have found no one here that has the healing touch for me.

Bruising can happen but it is obnoxious and I have only had one bad experience with it. I had a huge black hickey type bruise on my forhead above my nose that freaked me out ! I stopped going to the woman.

(I am based in Macau)