Acupuncture only works after doing it for multiple sessions say like 8+ for example. If you want results try "Cupping"  this is recommended by the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. You may notice the circles marking from cupping on most athletes at the Olympic games. The classical form of cupping is extremely beneficial as it focuses the blood flow in a different direction to improve circulation to the area you seek to increase recovery. But just to get a taste of cupping you can easily but these suction cups online that come with a pump. You attach the cup and pump and try it out. 

TLDR 
Cupping is superior to acupuncture.  

 I already did cupping in PT  and it did not have much effects for what I’m dealing with