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12/07/19

What does acupuncture feel like – does it hurt?

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What does acupuncture feel like – does it hurt?

Posted by dr.megproc@gmail.com on December 7, 2019

Each person is different. For most people, acupuncture causes minimal to no pain. Unlike hypodermic needles that are used for injections, acupuncture needles are solid, remarkably thin, and therefore cause very little pain. During the insertion of needles, some people feel nothing, while others experience a quick twinge, which may be followed by tingling, numbness, heaviness or warmth. This is a desired affect and should not be uncomfortable.

Often, during an acupuncture treatment, a patient feels so relaxed that he or she will fall asleep. Needles generally remain in place for 15 to 40 minutes, depending on the patient and overall treatment plan. At the end of a session, the acupuncturist quickly removes the needles – this is painless. Symptom relief may occur immediately, or in the few days that follow a treatment. For complex, longstanding complaints, more than one treatment is required.

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Dr. Meg Byrne is a licensed chiropractic physician, functional nutrition practitioner and holds certifications in acupuncture and physical modalities. Dr. Byrne is extremely passionate about sharing natural therapies with those suffering from acute and chronic conditions. After spending the past four years working in a clinic setting, she is ready to offer her clients more: more time, more personalized attention, and more evidence-based solutions.

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