Can You Keep Your Leggings On During Acupuncture?

Acupuncture sessions often bring up practical questions about clothing. At Messina Acupuncture in East Setauket, one of the most common questions we hear from new patients—often whispered just before they get on the table—is: “Can I keep my leggings on?” The short answer is: Yes, usually. But there is a “but.” While we want you […]

Does Dry Needling Really Hurt?

One of the major questions surrounding dry needling, a companion to traditional acupuncture treatments is: does dry needling hurt? It’s a common misconception led by the relatable fear of needles. People equate ‘needle’ with ‘pain’. However, dry needling wields needles as agents of relief, not sources of discomfort. The true sensation of dry needling is a […]

Is Dry Needling Safe? The Definitive Safety Guide for Setauket Patients

If you are suffering from chronic muscle pain, you have likely heard about the incredible results of dry needling. Friends, family, or even your primary care doctor might have told you how it “unlocks” frozen shoulders, eliminates sciatica, or fixes tennis elbow when nothing else works. But then you do your own research, you see […]

Is Acupuncture Safe? A Complete Safety Guide for Setauket Patients

If the thought of having needles inserted into your skin makes you nervous, you are not alone. It is a natural, biological instinct to avoid sharp objects. Yet, millions of Americans turn to acupuncture every year for relief from chronic pain, anxiety, and infertility. This paradox leads to the single most common question we hear […]