Last July I was attacked by someone who kicked a door into my body at full force at work, I was on worker’s comp for awhile and diagnosed with whiplash and a concussion. I’ve since ended my worker’s comp case and have been pursuing acupuncture treatment through my own insurance. I have chronic pain in my neck, shoulders and back. My neck pain is so bad it causes migraines.
I’ve been seeing the same acupuncturist twice a week for a month and half and my pain has only stayed the same or worsened. My first appointment was excruciating to the point I couldn’t even take a full breath and my acupuncturist didn’t make adjustments during the session when I informed him. He keeps telling me I will feel worse and then better after treatment but I never actually feel better and I’m getting tired of going there for seemingly no help. I’ve previously done acupuncture many years ago after a car accident and it really improved things for me so I’m confused as to why it’s having the opposite effect now. He seems confused that I’m not having any improvement but isn’t really offering any feedback or solutions to the problem. Should I look for another acupuncturist? This isn’t normal right?