Do Acupuncture Needles Hurt?

Acupuncture needles are nothing like the needles experienced in Western medicine. In Ancient China, the first needles used were made from stone, but nowadays they are extremely fine and crafted from metal for single use only.

The sensation experienced is not the piercing of the skin by a needle, but the connection made when the needle reaches the point intended. This may feel like a sensation of heaviness, a dull ache, or a tingling sensation traveling along the channel.

Generally people experience a feeling of relaxation and enjoy the experience. Some people like to sleep during or after treatment, enjoying it's healing effect on their body.