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acupuncture

Acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine needles into specific points on the body. There are around 1000 of these points, which allows for your treatment to be individualised. The most common areas for acupuncture are the lower legs and forearms, the abdomen and the back. It is not necessarily the case that a sore area will be needled directly, though sometimes this is required.

People often ask about whether acupuncture hurts. It would be incorrect to say you should never feel anything, but the usual response to needle insertion is either nothing at all, a brief sting, a warm spreading sensation, or a mild dull ache. All of these effects are usually short-lived. The needles I use tend to be 0.25mm or less in diameter, and are far smaller and smoother than those used for drawing blood or injections.
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There is a broad and growing body of rigorous scientific evidence which suggests that acupuncture is beneficial for many common health complaints. If interested, you can follow the link below to a recent Comparative Literature Review called The Acupuncture Evidence Project:

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