Should I Discontinue Other Modalities of Therapy During Acupuncture Treatment?

• Acupuncture can be given at the same time other treatment modalities are being employed. These may include conventional pain and muscle relaxant medications, chiropractic treatments, physical therapy and homeopathic remedies. It is important that you inform the acupuncture doctor of all treatments which you are receiving at the time of initiation of acupuncture as well as any new medication or treatment which may be started during the course of your acupuncture. Certain medications, such as steroids and narcotic type pain medications, are thought to limit the response to acupuncture treatment.

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