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How deep are the needles inserted?

April 26, 2017Deep inserted needles

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How deep are the needles inserted?

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A. Each acupuncture point has its own unique depth. Part of an acupuncturist’s comprehensive training is to know the depth of insertion for each acupuncture point. There is little or no correlation between the depth of insertion and whether or not the insertion is painful.

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Usually, needles are inserted from 1⁄4 to 1 inch in depth. The depth depends upon the nature of the problem, the location of the points selected, the patient’s size, age, and constitution, as well as the acupuncturist’s style or type of training.