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Acupuncture is a treatment that consists in pricking the patient with multiple special needles.
The acupuncturist inserts very fine, sterile needles at specific acupuncture points along the meridians to redirect and reposition the flow of energy. These needles may be twirled or warmed. Needles are solid (means not hollow like hypodermic or vaccination needles) and are slightly bigger than the width of a human hair. Patients can feel the needle the piercing of the skin, but there is usually no pain. The puncture site is usually cleaned with a disinfectants like alcohol swabs beforehand. When the needle locates the acu point, there may be a "grabbing" sensation, followed by a relaxed, heavy feeling and overall body warmth. Some patients even fall asleep during treatment. Side effects of acupuncture are rare, but there may be some soreness, fatigue, an intense tired feeling, or light-headedness following treatment. The reason for these side effects is not well understood, but thought related to the improved functioning of acupuncture meridians after being “balanced". Acupuncture can also be used in conjunction with other, more conventional therapies.
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