What is the difference between untrue and true forms of acupuncture? Approximately 0how many sessions would be needed to experience some relief? My father is 87 and experiences a great deal of back pain. We have about exhausted other options. We are interested in learning about acupuncture and possible benefits it may hold. Our only past experience was with an animal that injured his back and was unable to walk. I recommended my daughter look into seeing if it would help and afte three procedures he was able to walk almost normal and lived many more years.