Acupuncture Needles

I remember the first time I tried acupuncture so I totally understand why many are unsure about it. Let me assure you that the needles I use are quite unlike the medical syringes that most of us are familiar with. They are never used to inject or withdraw anything, only to tap into the flow of chi in the body. The tip of an acupuncture needle is finely machined to be as smooth and rounded as possible, not a sharp, cutting edge. They are not thick, long, and hollow, but short and as thin as whiskers, more like a small wire or pointer. They are so thin that it is difficult to simply put them in without bending. Because of this, they come with what is called a "guide tube," sort of like a small straw that stabilizes them. The acupuncture needles I use are made of surgical-grade stainless steel, come prepackaged in sterile packets, and are used only once and then disposed of in a medical sharps container.