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Sterile one-time use needles are the only type used. They range in sizes and length and are chosen based on the point being used, the affect desired, and the person's needle sensitivity.

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Hypodermic needles are used for medical purposes. It's a hollow needed commonly used with a syringe in order to inject something into the body or to extract fluids.

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What instruments or equipment are used in acupuncture?

long flexible needles are usedin acupuncture


Where can you get a wristband with acupuncture needles in it?

I don't think they make wrist bands with acupuncture needles. They have ones with magnets that can be used in a point for motion sickness. Or most acupuncturists will have press tacks which are small acupuncture needles that go on like a band-aid.


Why is the ancient Chinese healing art used by needles?

Acupuncture.


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acupuncture points .... aka needles


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Its 'Acupuncture'. Or if you have a bacterial infection, it's a hypodermic needle...


Will acupuncture cure my back pain?

Acupuncture can cure your back pain in a matter of minutes. Acupuncture is alternative medicine used to manipulate the nerves by inserting needles in the body.


What is alternative medicine practice where needles are inserted in some specific of the body?

Acupuncture.


How are acupressure and acupuncture different?

In acupressure, the same points on the body are used as in acupuncture, but are stimulated with finger pressure instead of needles.


Are acupuncture clinics required to use new needles every time?

Yes, they have needles that are sterilized and come in packaging after they are used they are thrown out. It is too risky to use used needles because they can spread infection.


Is it possible to be allergic to acupuncture needles?

yes. i am allergic to the metal in the needles but the doctor does not know why.


What is the Chinese method of curing diseases by needles?

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Does acupuncture work?

It is proposed that acupuncture works because the needles placed in the skin interrupt the nerve signals that transfer pain signals to the brain. Acupuncture can be used for many things including chronic pain and quit smoking plans.