A short review and FAQ of lesser-known facts regarding acupuncture.

Most people are not aware that acupuncture is an energetic therapy that can balance the Qi life-force energy. The tiny needles allow energy flow.

Many people are unaware that acupuncture balances and rehabilitates the blocked life-force energy flow. Thus making it an energy treatment rather than a purely biological treatment. The photo was taken in a traditional Chinese medicine hospital where I received hundreds of painful acupuncture over 13 years.

To what depth does the needle come in?

• The needle penetrates the skin only about 2-3 mm.

What is the needle made of?

• The needles are made of stainless steel. Silver needles (excellent conductors) are sometimes used to reduce pain.

Can acupuncture cause bleeding?

• Acupuncture does not cause bleeding; a small drop of blood may sometimes appear.

Is the pain a result of the stabbing? What type of pain can you expect?

• The pain is not due to the stab; the needle is thin and does not cause pain.
• The pain can be sharp, temporary, or similar to a mild electric shock. (The pains vary from person to person.)
• For most people, acupuncture is more painful in the legs and hands than in the abdomen, chest, or back.

Why is acupuncture sometimes painful, and what does it reflect?

• Painful acupuncture does not mean an unprofessional therapist; on the contrary, it needs accuracy and skill to insert the needles into the exact location & combinations. Pain reflects successful treatment; the pain comes from entering the life-force energy (Qi) into the blocked meridian.

Continue reading: Acupuncture Balances the Body's Life-force (qi) Energy.