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How deep do the needles go?

April 26, 2017Deep needles

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How deep do the needles go?

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Acupuncture points are located near or on the surface of the skin. Usually needles are inserted from to 1 inch in depth. Depth of insertion will depend on nature of the condition being treated, the patients size, age and constitution, and upon the acupuncturists style or experience.

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Needles may be inserted from one quarter of an inch to one inch below the skin’s surface, depending on the location of the acupuncture point on the body and the condition being treated. The patient’s size, age and constitution are all taken into account when determining how deeply the needles will penetrate the skin.

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That depends upon the nature of the problem, the location of the points selected, the patients size, age, and constitution, and upon the acupuncturists style or school. Usually, needles are inserted from 0.5 to 1 inch in depth.