What Does it Feel Like?

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Acupuncture needles are much finer than hypodermic needles used for injections and blood samples which have to be big enough to carry a liquid. 

Therefore they do not puncture the skin with a large needle and are therefore more comfortable. When the needle is inserted you may feel a tingling sensation or dull ache.
 
 
 
 
 

 

Acupuncture can be used effectively alongside conventional western medicine

Some GP surgeries, dependant on funding, are willing to procure acupuncture on the NHS