What kind of needles are used in acupuncture?

What kind of needles are used in acupuncture? In the US, the only needles legal these days are solid, pre-sterilized, single-use needles that are immediately discarded as medical waste – ie in a ‘sharps’ container identical to those used in hospitals – and...

How does acupuncture work?

How does acupuncture work? Acupuncture is one modality of the entire system of Chinese Medicine.  It is the one with which most Westerners are most familiar, but it is only part of a larger whole.  Having developed in a relatively insular culture, Chinese Medicine has...

Does Acupuncture Hurt

Does Acupuncture Hurt We like to say that if it hurts at all, it is about as much as having your hair pulled. Thats the short answer. The long answer is… longer.  But not ultimately much different in general. Acupuncture needles are very thin and fine.  While...