Acupuncture for cervical spondylosis is one of the safer treatments, and proper treatment in a regular hospital usually has no after-effects. Acupuncture is one of the common methods of treating cervical spondylosis, and the side effects are relatively small. The mechanism of acupuncture in treating cervical spondylosis is to stimulate the body’s self-regulation ability by needling the relevant acupoints to alleviate the symptoms of cervical spondylosis, and the safety is relatively high. As long as the doctor takes the correct points, operates in a standardized manner, and identifies the evidence and meridians correctly, there is usually no after-effects. Improper selection of body position, improper needling of acupoints, and improper control of the direction of needling during cervical spondylosis acupuncture may lead to discomfort such as dizziness, pain, anxiety, and dyspnea, which may require prompt cessation of acupuncture treatment. These side effects can usually be relieved on their own, and if they cannot be relieved they should be treated correctly and in a timely manner. Acupuncture treatment of cervical spondylosis must go to a regular hospital under the guidance of a doctor to find a professional, acupuncture needs to pay attention to the wind, keep warm, do not take a bath in the short term.