Hello,
There are manly types of acupuncture. We would not have tried it, but the Integrative Clinic up at Stanford has a acupuncturist. My daughter constantly had headaches and acupuncture would relieve the head pressure immediately.

Reading what you were able to do in a day, I would say that you can do more in a day than she could have done.

As for the pool, a water exercise class was okay. She has vestibular issues so swimming wasn't great for her.

My best,