Don’t the acupuncture needles hurt?
Because the diameter of the needles is very small (from 0.2 to 0.3 millimeters), the sensation is akin to a minor pinching feeling, or light pressure. The pain from these needles is much less than regular needle injections or the finger puncture involved in drawing blood samples. After the needles are inserted, many patients experience a deep sense of relaxation and calm.
