Acupuncture

What Are Acupuncture Needles?

It is an ancient Chinese method to treat various problems in the human body invented around 2,000 years ago. In this method, the practitioner inserts thin needles into different points on different body parts. It helps to stimulate energy flow, promoting a natural healing process. Practitioners insert these to provoke specific points in the body. While inserting these needles, they cause little to no discomfort. Practitioners and Licensed Acupuncturists dealing with acupuncture therapy treatments buy these needles.

These needles come with various thicknesses, lengths, and materials. Each treatment area and technique uses a specific size and length of needle to accomplish the therapy. These acupuncture needles are among the finest in the market. There are numerous acupuncture needle types available globally. They are:

• Press needles: These are short-sized needles. Practitioners use adhesive tapes to affix them to the skin for stimulation.
• Plum Blossom Needles: They come as a cluster attached to a handle. It helps in blood circulation and fix dermatological conditions.
• Filiform needles: These stainless needles are popular for stimulating specific body points.
• Intradermal Needles: These are fine needles used by practitioners by inserting them into the skin to treat chronic pain.

Uses of Acupuncture Needles

Numerous benefits of Acupuncture Needles exist. Let's explore these benefits now.

• If a practitioner uses these needles, they can effectively assist in the treatment of various chronic conditions within the human body suchn as migraines, back pain, arthritis, and fibromyalgia.
• These acupuncture needles are an excellent tool used by therapists to help the patient heal and improve the oxygenation level and blood flow within the body.
• Therapists know where to place the acupuncture needles on appropriate body parts. It helps the patient regulate the nervous system while relaxing the body.

FAQs

1. What is the size of the acupuncture needle one should use?

Acupuncture needle size depends on the treatment or remedy format the practitioner will perform on the patient's body. Medelco offers a variety of sizes to suit different therapeutic needs.

1. Are these needles single-use?

All needles used in the acupuncture process are for one-time use. They are disposable for hygiene and safety.