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Size does matter! How big are acupuncture needles?

6/21/2017

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Many people have a fear of needles for one reason or another. I have heard several times that the fear of needles is the #1 reason why people  have yet to receive acupuncture, even though they are curious about the benefits. Even though many people in their lives benefit in numerous ways that no other therapy has provided for them.

This reminds me of the mnemonic I once learned about fear:
F.E.A.R. ~  false expectations appearing real

Here is a great illustration that gets to the point. (Pun intended :)
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Size does matter! Acupuncture needles are TINY! 

An acupuncture needle is very small, much smaller than a hypodermic/injection needle and is pain free.  In fact, approximately 20 acupuncture needles can fit inside the shaft of a hypodermic needle, they are that small.

Not only does acupuncture not cause pain, the benefits of acupuncture has a large span of what it can treat.  Acupuncture can help the prevention of disease, potentially reverse disease, postpone or prevent surgery, relieve pain and discomfort in the body, balance hormones, reduce stress and ease anxiety.

Acupuncture is a successful adjunct therapy to Western conventional treatments, physical therapy, chiropractic, naturopathy, soma structural integration, rolfing, massage and personal trainers/coaches. 

The bonus of acupuncture treatments?
Most people fall asleep during their treatments! 
​Best nap ever... or so I am told ; )

Bottom line, it does not hurt to receive acupuncture.

​~ Dr. Catherine Dayhoff, DAOM, LAc 
6 Comments
Derick Young link
8/11/2020 05:40:34 am

Health is achieved by balancing body, mind and spirit and medication provides a way to achieve this balance. Medication results in many physiological changes including the reduction of inflammation in the body. Several studies have proved that mindfulness meditation can be a useful treatment of pain syndromes. Meditation has proved that through regular practice of meditation one can change the perception of pain. Meditation develops our capacity for detached observation and helps us to spate our experience of physical sensations from the pain and emotions that is generated in reaction to those sensations.

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Fred Gibbons link
9/28/2020 08:32:54 am

It's interesting that you mention that acupuncture therapy can help relieve physical pain. I have been having a lot of back pain due to a basketball injury, so I'm considering trying acupuncture therapy. I'm going to search for a reputable business in my area that offers treatment with acupuncture.

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Roslia Santamaria link
10/23/2020 02:46:59 am

My anus seems to have a tear that won't go away. Even after 4 rectal surgeon appointments the only thing that helps with my hemorrhoids is a compounded topical cream. My diet is now 2 meals a day with salads and fruit along with 2 Dulcolax tablets every 2 hours, 5 times a day. Still, it seems I have extra scar tissue inside the lower anus. Always itching and pain and burning after all bowel movements. Seems to be going on 3 years with no healing.

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kate hansen link
12/29/2020 12:19:55 pm

I never knew that it could relieve pain. My husband was wondering what he could try that can help his back pain. I'll make sure to pass this information along to him so that he can look into trying acupuncture.

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Chris Pederson link
1/5/2021 01:22:11 pm

I had no idea that acupuncture doesn't cause pain and it can treat a large span of issues. I don't like needles so I figured it would hurt. I'll try it out to see for myself though just in case.

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Chiro Acu Health link
2/23/2021 04:39:45 pm

Greetings!

Nice blog and thank you for sharing it.

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    Catherine is a doctor of acupuncture and oriental medicine. She received her doctorate from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. Catherine is a Certified Orthopedic Acupuncturist with advanced training to work with sport injury, and pain management from acute or chronic pain. 

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