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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.

From ACUPROSPER:

How many acupuncture treatments will it take?

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Here are the guidelines used to make this estimation.

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.