@normski
I tried acupuncture once and only once and it was for lower back pain. I had pain after the session for about a week and one half. I called the physiatrist who did the acupuncture and said the pain would eventually subside. On a more recent visit with him, he said I must be in the ultrasensitive group of people. I think he is right. I even get reactions to cold weather, allergens from trees, cologne scents, etc. I guess this is part of my autoimmunity. I am dealing with scar tissue pain now from shin shave biopsy but will not do acupuncture anymore. Instead I am getting deep tissue massage and red light therapy--both seem to be helpful. I hope your acupunture works out well for you. If not, there are other ways to get out of pain.