Different Types of Acupuncture: Needles and Beyond
What first comes to mind when you think of acupuncture ? Probably somebody sitting there with several needles inserted just about anywhere on their body from the earlobe to the wrist. In fact, this is a reasonably accurate description of an acupuncture session, with these treatments lasting anywhere from a minute to over half an hour depending on the symptoms being treated. The needles themselves are usually only inserted a little way into the skin - far enough to hold them in place and no deeper, although an acupuncture practitioner may insert a needle deeper at certain points if necessary. During insertion of the needle sometimes they are twirled into place, sometimes having been warmed prior to insertion, whilst on other occasions, heat is applied to the needles once they are in the skin. As a rule acupuncture patients feel no discomfort when the needles are inserted, manipulated or removed, other than the very rare slight twinge. Generally, the treatment gives the patient ...
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