Great new data compiled by ACUPROSPER gathered information from over 180 acupuncturists about how many acupuncture treatments they estimate a patient will need for various conditions.
Acute Back Pain Average treatment time: 3 – 4 treatments
Chronic Back Pain Average treatments: 8 – 10 treatments
IBS / Digestive SymptomsAverage treatment time: 6 – 8 treatments
Migraine Headaches: Average treatment time: 8 – 10 treatments
Non-migraine Headaches Average treatment time: 4 – 6 treatments
Fatigue: Average treatment time: 8 – 10 treatments
Insomnia Average treatment time: 8 – 10 treatments
Menstrual Symptoms: Average treatment time: 8 – 10 treatments
Anxiety and Depression: Average treatment time: 8 – 10 treatments
Chronic Injury or Pain: Average treatment time: 10 – 12 treatments
Acute Injury or Pain: Average treatment time: 3 – 4 treatments
Menopausal Symptoms: Average treatment time: 8 – 10 treatments
Fertility: Average treatment time: 5 months
Allergies: Average treatment time: 6 – 8 treatments
How Many Acupuncture Treatments Average: 8 treatments
There is a wide range of how many treatments a patient might need dependent on their ability to be consistent with treatments and follow home care recommendations as well as the their health and their ability to find a qualified, licensed acupuncturist. At Integrative Acupuncture in Montpelier and Williston, Vermont, we’d be happy to help you achieve you health goals and are available for complementary consultations to discuss your condition.
