What questions should I ask an acupuncture therapist about fibromyalgia?

If you want to try acupuncture for relief of fibromyalgia or chronic pain, make sure you get a licensed acupuncturist who uses only disposable needles. Acupuncture tends to be operator dependent, therefore choose a practitioner who has a lot of experience. In addition, there are multiple styles, depending on where the practitioner studied. For instance, Chinese acupuncture depends on larger bore needles and the practitioner may be more aggressive with moving them. Japanese acupuncture uses thinner bore needles with a relatively gentle approach. Find the style that suits your needs.