Does Acupuncture Hurt ?

 

Does Acupuncture Hurt? 

I must be honest with you all; sometimes it does hurt, but 95% of the time it doesn't. It all depends on the area where the needle gets inserted, how sensitive you are and how good the practitioner is. Once the needle is in and the practitioner mandibulates the needle, you might feel a tingling sensation or a dull ache which we refer to as deqi. If you can feel the deqi, then that is great. But if you don't, it doesn't mean that acupuncture is not working. Some patients are just more sensitive than others and sometimes it just takes time. 

I often get this question from my needle phobic friends and believe it or not I used to be needle phobic. I was traumatised as child a couple of times by doctors with needles and my fear was so severe that I kicked my GP once when he was giving me a vaccine. So, I really do understand how it feels like to be needle phobic. If needle phobia is something you have, but would love to give acupuncture a try, then why not book a free 15-minute zoom consultation with me.