Acupuncture ? Pls. help if you can

indigo91804

I have a chronic neck/back problem and have been having severe pain. I have done the physical therapy, which has been spendy (like $800 for a 6 week session). I want to try acupuncture.?

My ? are:

How expensive are they? I have a $500 benefit a year with my insurance but would like to know the cost if I continue. Have you had a positive experience with it? and How long is the treatment? (once a week, once a month, 6 months)

I have zero experience with this so any info can help. TIA?

cwhip77

Just curious, have you tried a chiropractor yet?  I've had back problems since I took a tumble at work and that really helped me. 

Jeremy did acupuncture for awhile for shoulder pain - he's had rotator cuff problems from an old football injury.  He went for about 3 months, twice a week.  From what he said his shoulder felt a little better but not really significantly.  He stopped going after his referral ran out and didn't bother asking for another set of visits.  He broke down and got a cortizone shot awhile ago and that's helped a lot. 

massagegirly

That is great that your insurance covers it. It most likely cover massage therapy too. We have an acupuncturist at my work and I know her sessions are about $65-$95 depending on what you are having done. Make sure when you find an one that it takes your type of insurance. I went for head aches and it helped but did not solve the issue.

I would love to work on you some time and see what you have going on. I take many different types of insurance. Make sure you are doing lots of stretching and drinking lots of water. If you have any questions let me know.

Katia

tfarabians

Have you thought about looking into the laser treatments?  My nanny herniated a disk in her lower back about 2 months ago and was hosptialized.  She did physical therapy but it didn't help much so she started doing this laser therapy.  Its been amazing!  I have 3 herniated disks in my neck and get flare ups with them.  I'm thinking this is what I will try next time. 

 

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TEID

I had amazing luck with Peishan Chen, everything was covered by insurance so I'm not sure I price.  If you mention her web site you get a free visit.

 I sprained my ankle 5 days before a month long backpacking trip in Europe.  I was on crutches, after 4 appointments the swelling was completely gone and I was carrying my 40 pound pack without anything.  I was amazed, I was going to cancel my trip until a friend told me to see what she could do.  She also helped me out with morning sickness.

For your convenience, we have two offices located in Ballard and Bellevue. We offer service on Tuesday and Friday in Ballard, and Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday in Bellevue. If you have any further questions regarding our locations, please feel free to call us at (425) 644-2056 or e-mail us at info@chensacupuncture.com.

Bellevue, from eastbound 520
Bellevue, from westbound 520
Ballard, from 15th Ave. NW & Market Street

 

preston18

I also saw Dr. Chen and liked her a lot. I went for edema in pregnancy and only went twice as I started bleeding during the second treatment and had to go to L&D.  Anyways...I liked her a lot, her staff was great and they handled the insurance end of things.

Seattle_JiLLn

I did acupuncture for fertility.. I really liked it.  It was very relaxign. And I was totally freaked about the needles at first!   It was $75 each time I believe.