How are medical acupuncture treatments performed?
The treatments are performed using either solid stainless steel needles or by needle-free laser applications. Acupuncture needles are unlike needles used for hypodermic injections or drawing blood, which are hollow and have cutting edges. Acupuncture needles have smooth points, not cutting edges, and are hair thin. As a result, most patients have virtually pain-free experiences during the treatments. Often a light electrical current is used to increase the stimulation at some points and may produce a mild tingling or tapping sensation.
