by duncw » Thu Dec 23, 2010 9:48 am
I've tried it for headaches/neck pain. It didn't work for me, but it works for my girlfriend. She has used it for a sprained ankle, shoulder pain etc. The cheapest options are local hospitals and clinics - roughly 50-100 yuan a time, but local conditions, ie don't expect much privacy, heating or a relaxing, quiet environment. Dianping has listings. Private accupuncturists typically charge 200-300 yuan and upwards (more if they are not Chinese). Also I would look for someone younger. The older practioners maybe more experienced but tend to follow a philosophy of no pain, no gain. And buy your own needles, the thinnest ones are least painful.