Acupuncture continues to grow in popularity and gains acceptance by mainstream medicine, yet a few myths and misconceptions about acupuncture are still circulating in the air. Those myths show natural medicine modalities, such as acupuncture - including acupuncture in Orlando - in an unfavorable light and prevent many people from trying natural treatments instead of pharmaceutical methods or extremely invasive, surgical treatments to overcome a disease. It’s important to clarify a few myths and misconceptions and see acupuncture therapy for what it really is - an effective and safe way of treating many diseases in a bio-friendly and cost-effective way. Here are the 10 most common myths and misconceptions about acupuncture. You may also be interested in reading our other previously published article about acupuncture in Orlando - 10 facts about acupuncture you didn’t know.
Myth no 1: Acupuncture is a “shamanistic” way of treatment and has nothing to do with real medicine and science.
The Truth:
Acupuncture treatments - including Acupuncture in Orlando - has been successfully used for over 3,500 years and it is a natural medicine modality that has been thoroughly researched and analysed. As a matter of fact, it is constantly being tested for its efficacy in treating various conditions. The list of conditions that can be effectively cured with acupuncture treatments is constantly growing.
If you browse “acupuncture” you will find more that 16000 scientific studies, abstracts, papers and essays on the subject. Moreover, the methodology of practicing acupuncture across the USA, including acupuncture in Orlando, is academically acknowledged and approved. Acupuncture is also widely used in pain management clinics. Interesigly, in many countries, including Germany and Switzerland, acupuncture treatments are fully refunded by social healthcare insurance. The rationale behind it? Acupuncture therapy for pain management is not only less expensive that pharmacological treatment but it is first and foremost at least equally effective as drug treatment in relieving pain, while displaying significantly less side effects. The World Health Organisation set the standards for acupuncture treatments, specified techniques of locating of the acupoints and published a list of diseases which can be successfully treated with acupuncture. All those guidelines are followed and standards are met by our very own Orlando acupuncture practitioner - Dr. Chetin.
Myth 2: Only native Chinese practitioners can be good acupuncturists; Western therapists will always have less skill and knowledge.
The Truth:
The sole fact one is native Chinese does not mean he or she automatically or inherently has skills in the area of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The Cultural revolution in China, sadly, has sent some of its own heritage into oblivion. Fortunately, many of the most prominent contemporary acupuncture practitioners and sinology experts in the West conduct extensive work to fully restore the Chinese Medicine compendium and spread the knowledge which was thought to be completely lost. When choosing an acupuncturist for acupuncture in Orlando one should consider an experienced practitioner with a solid record and relevant education and certifications, which gives a greater chance of he or her correctly diagnosing your condition and performing the appropriate safe acupuncture treatments. A good level of trust between the patient and the acupuncturist is also beneficial, as it may improve the overall effectiveness of the therapy, simply because patients are more likely to follow the acupuncturist’s recommendations ( i.e. dietary changes, lifestyle improvements).
Myth 3: Acupuncturists use disposable or multi-use, sterilized acupuncture needles and in order for the treatment to be effective, the needles must be made of gold or silver.
The Truth:
High quality, sterile, single use acupuncture needles are so affordable and easily available that there is no practical benefit of using multi-use needles that require sterilization. Most acupuncturists - including Orlando acupuncturist Dr. Andriy Chetin, use safe disposable acupuncture needles made of medical steel.
Mit 4: Acupuncture treatments are faith-based and work only when patients believe in its effectiveness.
The Truth:
Acupuncture in Orlando, just like any other acupuncture therapy performed elsewhere, is indeed an invasive (but safe if performed by a professional acupuncturist) treatment - because it involves inserting thin needles into the patient’s body. In the overwhelming number of cases it does bring positive effects - local, where the needle was inserted, or general - affecting the entire body. These effects may be instantaneous, temporary, or long-term and one’s belief or faith has nothing to do with its efficacy. A positive attitude, however, plays a significant role; just like with almost everything we do. Positivity makes us act better and when it comes to acupuncture in Orlando - makes patients more cooperative so they adopt the acupuncturist’s recommendations. The results speak for themselves.
Interesting fact: Acupuncture treatments are also successfully performed on children and animals. For the latter, patients are quite unlikely to have any premonitions, supersitinion, or beliefs regarding the treatment, yet the therapy brings satisfactory results.
Are you interested in finding out more about acupuncture in Orlando or other alternatives to pain management? Dr. Andriy Chetin, as a leading Orlando Acupuncturist, is experienced in bringing relief and freedom from pain to his patients. We invite you to find out more about natural medicine therapies by exploring our website and contacting Dr. Andriy Chetin directly.
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