These are the two most frequent questions I hear in the clinic.    Overall, acupuncture needling does not hurt. However, it is important to comprehend that acupuncture is insertion of a foreign object (the needle) into the body. As such, sometimes you will feel the needle when it first goes in, and then the feeling will dissipate, (we have many sensory nerves in our skin!), though many times, you wont feel anything at all. Because the acupuncture needle gauges are so thin, this sensation is not painful in the way most people think of it.    There is a consistent assumption that acupuncture needles are somehow the same size as…

These are the two most frequent questions I hear in the clinic.    Overall, acupuncture needling does not hurt. However, it is important to comprehend that acupuncture is insertion of a foreign object (the needle) into the body. As such, sometimes you will feel the needle when it first goes in, and then the feeling will dissipate, (we have many sensory nerves in our skin!), though many times, you wont feel anything at all. Because the acupuncture needle gauges are so thin, this sensation is not painful in the way most people think of it.    There is a consistent assumption that acupuncture needles are somehow the same size as…

What is acupuncture good for? Another popular question I get about acupuncture. Acupuncture is good for those that have:   Pain Inflammation from pain or injury GI disorders Headaches/migraines Menstrual and female issues Hormone regulation Metabolism regulation Anxiety and depression ADHD Autism Nausea and vomiting Symptoms associated with cancer treatment Chronic disease such as autoimmune disorders, fibromyalgia, etc   And so much more, this is not a complete list! If you have a condition and wondering if acupuncture can help, (most likely it can), reach out to a few acupuncturists near you to hear what they have to say from their clinical experience.    Also, acupuncture needling isn’t the only…