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Acupuncture FAQFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat does acupuncture feel like?Acupuncture needles are hair-thin, metallic, and solid. People experience acupuncture differently, but most feel no or minimal pain as the needles are inserted. Some people are energized by treatment, while others feel relaxed. Improper needle placement, movement of the patient, or a defect in the needle can cause soreness and pain during treatment. This is why it is important to seek treatment from a qualified acupuncture practitioner. What are the needles like? Can I get infected?In 1996 US FDA approved acupuncture needles for licensed practitioners. FDA requires that the needles be sterile, nontoxic, and disposed of after a single use. We only use FDA approved sterile, disposable needles. They are only used once. These needles are carefully manufactured under the guidance of FDA. There is no risk of infection. Acupuncture needles are small and hair-thin. They are solid. (not hollow like the needles used by doctors in surgery.) The end of an acupuncture needle is smooth and rounded. Acupuncture needles are not designed to cut the skin. Instead, when an acupuncture needle is inserted, the round edge pushes the tissue aside without cutting it. Acupuncture needles are so thin it's as if they can glide through the spaces between the individual cells of the body. Does it (needling or acupuncture process) hurt?People experience needling differently. Most feel no pain. Some experience minimal pain as the needles are inserted. The needles can be quickly adjusted in the unlikely event of you feeling uncomfortable during the needling process. (Please do not hesitate to tell us if you feel uncomfortable. Some people experience a sensation like that of a mosquito bite that disappears very quickly. Often people describe their sensations as warming, heavy, numb or tingling. Be comfortable and relax while the needles are in place. The more you can relax during an acupuncture treatment, the better the results. Some people even fall asleep during the treatment. Some people are energized by treatment, while others feel relaxed. Following the treatment it is very common for you to feel a tremendous sense of relaxation and calm. [ Next Topic ] [ Acupuncture FAQ Home ] [ Previous Topic ] |
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