Common Questions Answered About Acupuncture

If you have been experiencing pain, or frustration with medical advice you’ve been 
seeing, you would understandably want to be reassured that an alternative procedure 
you’re interested in will provide the solution that you’ve been looking to attain. 
Acupuncture remains as one of the oldest and yet most popular forms of treatment, but 
a host of questions still surround it to this day. This article will be exploring some of the 
common questions, and sharing a few answers to them. 

What is Acupuncture Like?

Experiences and particular details of each procedure will vary from practitioner to 
practitioner, but treatments will generally involve 8 - 15 needles. Some practitioners will 
add some extra features to their treatment such as electrifying needles to send tiny 
pulses to relax surrounding tissues. During treatments, it is fairly common for some 
people to even fall asleep due to the calm of the environment and the effects of the 
procedure. Local law also plays a very large role in what kind of services can be offered 
by the practitioner. 

Is It Safe? 

Yes, acupuncture is only to be performed by licensed professional practitioners. When 
engaging in the procedure, they utilize strict sterilization protocol to protect you from 
infection, and are highly trained to serve your needs. After passing extensive training, 
the professional acupuncturist will have gained enough knowledge to observe any signs 
that a treatment should be adjusted. You should never put yourself at risk.

Does It Hurt?

Acupuncture needles are far thinner than the thick injection needles that have sharp 
edges to cut and pierce the skin. Generally speaking, the receptors that signal skin pain 
to the brain are on the outermost layers of the skin, so most people experience very 
little pain sensation if they experience any at all during their acupuncture visits. 

How Does It Work?

The ancient Chinese texts explain that people have meridians running in patterns 
through the surface of the body. When agitations and obstructions to the natural energy 
flow of the body are blocked at specific points, it can create imbalances that lead to 
unpleasant sensations such as pain, stress, and anxiety. Putting a needle into these 
points can help loosen or break the blockage, allowing normal flow to continue. When 
the normal flow has been established, imbalances that cause these conditions should 
lessen, allowing you to relax and get free of the majority of issues.  


