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Acupuncture
The insertion of very fine needles into specific points of the body. Acupuncture points are often in 'crevices' close to the edges of bone, or in 'dips, valleys, or bulges' of muscle. When an acupuncture needle makes contact with an acupuncture point, the body will 'hold' the needle, and the needle will stand erect. This is dé qì sensation.
It is possible for a skilled acupuncturist to feel dé qì on the needle, prior to a client feeling the sensation in their body. When dé qì occurs, the client may feel a slight heaviness, soreness, tightness or tingling sensation at the acupuncture point, or at a different area of the body.
On rare occasions it is possible for a bruise to occur from acupuncture. The bruise is temporary, and will improve by applying arnica cream. Arnica cream can be found at most grocery stores & pharmacies.
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It is possible for a skilled acupuncturist to feel dé qì on the needle, prior to a client feeling the sensation in their body. When dé qì occurs, the client may feel a slight heaviness, soreness, tightness or tingling sensation at the acupuncture point, or at a different area of the body.
On rare occasions it is possible for a bruise to occur from acupuncture. The bruise is temporary, and will improve by applying arnica cream. Arnica cream can be found at most grocery stores & pharmacies.
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