An Introduction to Western Medical Acupuncture

This book is a clear and practical introductory guide to the practice of medical acupuncture. It describes the Western medical approach to the use of acupuncture as a therapy following orthodox diagnosis. The text covers issues of safety, different approaches to acupuncture, basic point information, clinical issues and the application of acupuncture in clinical conditions, especially in the treatment of pain.

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Question by loulou: is it common for your back to bleed when you go in for medical acupuncture?
i see this is osteopath, and everytime he inserts the needles into my back and takes them out.. my back bleeds a lot..i find that he keeps wiping my back down.
is it common for this to happen?

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Answer by Van Bo
Yes, there can be a little blood. It sounds okay. You should not be using aspirin or bloodthinners, uless required. Have your BP checked, and lab work done to ensure your health and diagnostics.

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