These acupuncture needles are far smaller in diameter (and therefore less painful) than the needles used to give shots, since they do not have to be hollow for purposes of injection. The upper third of these needles is wound with a thicker wire (typically bronze), or covered in plastic, to stiffen the needle and provide a handle for the acupuncturist to grasp while inserting. Most modern acupuncturists use disposable stainless steel needles of fine diameter 0.007" to 0.020", 0.18 mm to 0.51 mm, sterilized with ethylene oxide or by autoclave.
Traditional Acupuncture treatment is based on ancient Chinese theories of the flow of Qi and Xue (Blood) through distinct meridians or pathways that cover the body somewhat like nerves and blood vessels do. According to ancient theory, acupuncture allows Qi to flow to areas where it is deficient and away from where it is in excess. In this way, acupuncture regulates and restores the harmonious energetic balance of the body. In chinese there is a saying, “There is no pain if there is free flow; if there is pain, there is no free flow.”
Acupuncture treatment originated in China but has spread to Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Europe, the British Isles, and America. In different countries, different styles have developed based on opinions as to theory and technique. It is helpful if you talk to your practitioner about their particular style to learn as much as possible about the treatment being proposed.
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