Weissler Acupuncture
Patti Weissler, L.Ac,R.N., C.SMA • (210) 735-4200
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DOES ACUPUNCTURE HURT?

Surprisingly, the answer is no! If the needles are properly inserted, the acupuncture treatment is painless. Many people are unnecessarily frightened by the prospect of receiving a treatment because they equate a hypodermic needle as the same as an acupuncture needle. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Hypodermic needles are large, hollow and have a razor-sharp beveled point for piercing the tissue. On the other hand, acupuncture needles are extremely thin;often no thicker than a human hair. They are made of solid, stainless steel with a rounded pencil like tip that pushes the tissue aside without cutting it. As a result only a slight pin-prick sensation is felt when the needles are inserted. Once the needle is in place a characteristic tingling or heaviness,spreading or warmth is experienced. Although this sometimes may feel strange or unusual,most patients report no pain. Studies have shown that approximately 5 percent of the population are hypersensitive to needling as well as any other procedure. Disposable, pre-sterilized needles are used and then disposed of in proper containers.
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Cupping is a treatment that is also part of Oriental medicine, one that can provide an especially pleasant experience.
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