Acupuncture needles are used in the treatment of acupuncture to help release trapped Chi.According to acupuncture which was originally developed in ancient China, Chi or the life force of the body travels through meridians in the human body.If this flow of Chi through the meridians is blocked, it will cause various diseases, stress and an immune system that is weakened.Thus, acupuncture needles are used in acupuncture treatments to clear the meridians of the body and to restore the body’s balance by releasing the trapped Chi.

As a result, acupuncture needles can be considered the primary form of treatment, even though massage and oils are often used in treatment. Acupuncture needles does not cause any pain or discomfort for the person undergoing treatment.Initially, one may consider acupuncture needles to be some form of a torture device since the acupuncture needles are inserted into one’s skin. Nevertheless, one will eventually realize that inserting acupuncture needles into the body is a painless procedure and it is not terrifying as it looks.

The comfort of the patient is the main priority when using acupuncture needles.The patient is set to relax in a comfortable position and slowly, the acupuncture needles are inserted into the selected area, depending on the responses given by the patient. Depending on the form of treatment, once it is inserted to the body,the acupuncture needles are left in place usually for a time period of five to twenty minutes.Several conditions such as stress, migraines and body pain can be reduced by the use of acupuncture needles, in addition to strengthening the immune system and curing certain diseases.

When using acupuncture needles, it is important to ensure that the patient’s energy is completely used up.Depending on the age and stamina of the patient, the time and number of acupuncture needles used will also tend to vary and usually the older the patient, the shorter the amount of time the acupuncture needles will be used.

According to the Western explanation about the usage of acupuncture needles, it induces the body to release chemicals and hormones by stimulating the body’s central nervous system.The released chemicals and hormones improve the body’s immune system and also reduces any pain or discomfort the patient may be feeling, by acting as natural stress busters.The use of needles in acupuncture, regardless of whether from a Western or Eastern concept, has produces the same result which is the desired change that is sought by the patients.

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