Acupuncture Portland, OR Blog

June 18, 2015

For many people coming in for acupuncture for the first time, the thing that creates the most fear for them are the needles.  They want to know, Do Acupuncture Needles Hurt?   The word “needle” alone brings to mind ideations of pain and doctor visits that can discourage people from wanting to try acupuncture. However, the needles used in acupuncture are nothing […]

June 4, 2015

During an acupuncture treatment, it is not uncommon for patients to experience unexpected, even peculiar sensations during the procedure. Some people feel heaviness, tingling sensations, or even feelings of floating out-of body. However, there are some who experience an even more strange effect as a result of going under the acupuncture needle: seeing color. Patients Report Seeing Colors During Acupuncture […]

May 29, 2015

How Acupuncture for Car Accidents Injuries Helps Car accidents are unfortunately an inevitable part of commuting and can happen in an instant.   Often, when we get in a car accident, we disregard and ignore any minor aches and discomfort we feel.  We chalk it up to not being a big deal. However, receiving medical attention for any pains after […]

May 22, 2015

A blog perspective from Bev, CEO of RiverWest Acupuncture Are you ready to be pain free without drugs? Completely Pain Free It seems like such an obvious answer, doesn’t it? Of course I want to be pain free without drugs! But I had an epiphany this week; two in fact. What became crystal clear to me is how much I like […]

May 14, 2015

  What Does Acupuncture Needles Feel Like? One of the first questions someone will ask me is, “what does acupuncture needles feel like?”  It is a common fear for many people who have never had acupuncture before and that it will hurt. After all, you are being poked with needles! However, most people who take the plunge are pleasantly surprised by the experience. […]