Are acupuncture needles safe? And do they hurt?
In my practice, I use only pre-sterilized, pre-packaged and disposable needles. Each needle is used only once and disposed of in a sharps bio-hazard container after use. Acupuncture needles are much thinner than standard hypodermic needles used by phlebotomists. Most needles aren’t much thicker than a couple of human hairs! And many clients hardly feel the needle insertions at all. It is essentially a painless experience, and it is not stressful, even for people who dislike needles.
