But this feeling
won't stay too long!
People are
surprised to discover that acupuncture is minimally painful. There may be a
tiny sensation of pain when the needle is piercing the skin, although this is
uncommon. If a nerve is struck, there may be an occasional electric,
"shooting" sensation. Occasionally, a sharp sensation if the needle
is near a vein or artery. If this occurs, there is a chance of a tiny bruise in
the neighboring area, although this is of little concern in comparison to the
numerous qualities and benefits of acupuncture.
One of the
reasons there is no discomfort is that our needles are extremely thin, nearly
twice as thin as a human hair. Completely different from the hypodermic needles
used in conventional medicine to inject liquids or draw blood samples. These
are hollow and have a larger diameter than acupuncture needles. Ours are solid,
flexible, and significantly more slender. Patients are frequently amazed by the
needle's flexibility and its ability to pierce the skin and underlying tissue
in a straight line. This is not difficult due to the small diameter of the
needles and the acupuncturist's competence. With one of these needles, it is
feasible to pierce much harder materials than human flesh without bending.
Acupuncture is a
safe and, for the most part, comfortable type of effective complementary
therapy. Its therapeutic efficacy more than compensates for any occasional
discomfort that may arise.
The term
'acupuncture' is derived from two Latin words: 'acus', which means 'needle,' and
'punctura,' which means 'to penetrate. Therefore, acupuncture means "to
pierce with a needle."
Acupuncture is a
powerful and effective alternative to many western medical therapies.
Acupuncture originated in China. Its origin dates back thousands of years. It
is predicated on the assumption that there are energy patterns or energy flows
throughout the body, and that these are required to maintain the health and
wellbeing of the organism. When these energy flows are disrupted, individuals
become ill. Frequently, acupuncture restores the equilibrium of these meridians
and corrects energy flow.
A typical
acupuncture session lasts between 30 and 40 minutes and is extremely calming.
Typically, 1 to 10 extremely small needles are placed into specific areas of the
skin. They are referred to as acupuncture points.
There are
frequently matches with body organs. The majority of acupuncture points are
located along acupuncture meridians, although an expert acupuncturist may also
use points off meridian. And each acupuncture point can be used to cure a
variety of ailments, as it affects numerous organs.
Acupuncture has
also been utilized with great success on animals. If you own a pet, consider
acupuncture. Animals should be treated by a veterinarian who practices alternative
medicine and who may also utilize homeopathy, herbalism, aromatherapy, etc. You
may be surprised by the positive effects on your four-legged companions. Even
more persuasive is the use of alternative medicine on animals, since there is
no possibility of the 'placebo' effect, which is often observed in humans who
are taking medications.
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