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You may have heard of it, and you\u2019ve definitely seen it (it\u2019s the one with the needles): acupuncture<\/a> is a treatment derived from Chinese medicine. The main goal of the treatment is to relieve physical and mental tension, through balancing qi (pronounced \u2018chee\u2019) in the body. It\u2019s an oldie, but a goodie, as the ancient technique has been practiced over the centuries, and is still hugely popular today. Ready to give the needles a try? Here\u2019s what\u2019s involved, the benefits, and the answer to the question you\u2019re all wondering: how much does it hurt?<\/span><\/p>\n

By Rachel Spedding<\/p>\n

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What happens during your first acupuncture session?<\/h3>\n

You\u2019ll start with a consultation covering your health history and a physical exam, including a pulse and tongue check. The acupuncturist will then place small needles along your body\u2019s meridians where \u2018qi\u2019 flows. After relaxing with the needles in place, you can go about your day, ideally feeling less pain.<\/div>\n

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Does acupuncture hurt when you get it done?<\/h3>\n

Acupuncture is typically relatively pain-free and does not actually hurt. You might experience minimal discomfort as the fine needles are inserted, but most people find the process relaxing. The needles generally remain in place for 5-30 minutes while you relax and let the tension melt away.<\/div>\n

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What are the benefits of having acupuncture?<\/h3>\n

Acupuncture can help relieve pain, improve sleep, and boost digestive function and well-being by balancing qi and the flow of yin and yang. Many people choose it to address physical or mental tension throughout the body\u2014even in areas like the ears or armpits. The technique remains popular due to its wide range of potential health benefits.<\/div>\n

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How does acupuncture actually work on your body?<\/h3>\n

Acupuncture involves placing needles at specific acupoints to stimulate the nervous system and trigger pain-relieving endorphins. Sometimes pressure, heat or electrical stimulation is added to enhance the effects. When combined with other treatments, it can offer longer-lasting relief and support both physical and mental health.<\/div>\n

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Should you eat before your acupuncture appointment?<\/h3>\n

Yes, you should avoid going on an empty stomach before acupuncture as this can lead to dizziness or lightheadedness. Eating a snack beforehand may help you feel more comfortable during and after your treatment. Drinking plenty of water afterwards also supports detox and recovery.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Acupuncture works by inserting needles into certain sites of the body for therapeutic relief and prevention purposes. They’re known as ‘acupoints’ (got to know the lingo<\/a>); and the inserted needles stimulate sensory nervous in the skin and body to produce pain-relieving endorphins. Pressure, heat or electrical stimulation may further enhance the effects. Through research is still looking into all areas of acupuncture, when working alongside other treatments, the process provides longer-lasting relief.<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":33036},{"block_title":"What happens during a treatment?","block_content":"

Following a consultation on your health history, your acupuncturist will do a physical examination (including feeling your pulse), these assessment tools allow for the most appropriate treatment to be administered. FYI, they’ll probably check your tongue – it corresponds to organs in the body. The acupuncturist will then place the small needles along ‘meridians’ on the body (where the ‘qi’ is located). They’ll get to work, you’ll relax, then once the needles are removed, you’re good to go about your day (with less pain than before). Remember to drink lots of water – detox, folks.  <\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":33037},{"block_title":"Is it painful?","block_content":"

Nope, it doesn't actually hurt (say the experts). A little like cupping<\/a>, it’s that ‘self-healing’ process again, as the body responds to the insertion of the fine needles. You may feel minimal discomfort as the fine needles are gently placed on the skin, they’re usually kept in place for between 5-30 minutes, you know, while all that pain melts straight off the table. Yep, it’s relatively pain-free, and works to reduce chronic pain without the need for medications (with strange side effects). Make sure to breathe throughout the process, maybe even try meditating to focus your mind. Lowering anxiety levels is a guaranteed reliever when it comes to psychological discomfort (ommm). \u200b<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":33038},{"block_title":"What are the benefits?","block_content":"

Acupuncture can release blocked ‘qi’ (that’s energy), and rebalance the flow of yin and yang, In short – that flow of ‘qi’ can help to relieve pain, and improve sleep, digestive function and well-being. The list goes on much further, which explains why its so darn popular. As inserting needles in the body, acupuncture can get to work on any body part, even the ears. Who knew your armpits were hiding so much tension?<\/p>\n\n

Oh, and one more point (ahem), don’t go on an empty stomach – that could lead to dizziness or lightheadedness. Get the snacks in (result). <\/p>\n\n

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