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Does It Hurt
Does Acupuncture Hurt? Very often when
people hear the word “acupuncture”, they immediately turn off. At our doctors’ offices, we have gotten so
many shots and blood draws in our lives, and we know the disturbing feelings and common symptoms of dizziness, nausea, and
pallor that accompany the use of those thick needles. However the needles at Balance Point Acupuncture are so thin that twelve
acupuncture needles make up the circumference of one hypodermic blood drawing needle used by most doctors and nurses. It is common, with the style of acupuncture used at Balance Point, to feel nothing at all. Rarely
do my patients feel anything but a tiny prick on insertion or the feelings of tingling, warmth, heaviness, or energy movement.
Actually, it is the acupuncturist who feels the most sensations while needling, and this is what is important during your
treatment. Most of the needling techniques used in a typical acupuncture session at Balance Point require
the needles to be inserted just below the outer layer of skin, though sometimes a bit deeper if necessary and never more than
one centimeter. For those clients who have a deep and unwavering fear of needles, needle free treatment is available. This
type of treatment requires never inserting a single needle. In fact, all treatments given at Balance Point involve some points
in which “touch needling” must be used. -back to FAQ-
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