What are the needles like? Do they hurt?

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  • How does acupuncture work?
  • What is acupuncture used to treat?
  • How many treatments will I need?
  • Are there side effects to treatment?
  • What are the needles like?
  • Does acupuncture really work?
  • Patients Speak

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    Teresa Mora

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       People experience acupuncture needling differently. Most patients feel only minimal pain as the needles are inserted; some feel no pain at all. Once the needles are in place, there is no pain felt.

    Acupuncture needles are very thin and solid and are made from stainless steel. The point is smooth (not hollow with cutting edges like a hypodermic needle) and insertion through the skin is not as painful as injections or blood sampling. The risk of bruising and skin irritation is less than when using a hollow needle.


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