Guest Blog Contributed by Chamber Member Kendra Dale, LAc. (Licensed Acupuncturist)
Acupuncture Needles are Really Small
People who havenโt tried acupuncture might recall memories of childhood injections and hesitate to try a therapy that involves getting poked with needles. However, the average size of an acupuncture needle is .25 mm which is 20 times smaller than the average hypodermic needle used for injections. That is just over twice the size of a human hair. Depending on where the needles are inserted, itโs often a painless procedure. There can be unusual sensations as the bodyโs bio-electric energy or qi is being mobilized; however, they donโt last long and arenโt painful. For very sensitive people, the tiniest needles of just .18 mm can be used, and acupuncture needles donโt have to be inserted deeply to be effective.… Read the rest