Does Acupuncture Hurt?
Acupuncture does not hurt.
Some people describe a slight tingling or heavy sensation that is temporarily felt. It is not painful or uncomfortable, and if it occurs, it slowly disappears while resting during the treatment, as physiological homeostasis is established.
This subtle sensation may be felt at the acupuncture point, or within a different part of the body. The sensation is known as dé qì.
With recent technical advancements in observing brain function and the central nervous system, it is now known that dé qì is the body's communication from the acupuncture point to the central nervous system via afferent neurons and then from the central nervous system out through efferent neurons, to the target organs and areas of the body that are in need of physiological change.
Gently touching or needling acupuncture points is a way to start this communication loop so the body can initiate its own self healing, all while the client has a restful nap.
Some people describe a slight tingling or heavy sensation that is temporarily felt. It is not painful or uncomfortable, and if it occurs, it slowly disappears while resting during the treatment, as physiological homeostasis is established.
This subtle sensation may be felt at the acupuncture point, or within a different part of the body. The sensation is known as dé qì.
With recent technical advancements in observing brain function and the central nervous system, it is now known that dé qì is the body's communication from the acupuncture point to the central nervous system via afferent neurons and then from the central nervous system out through efferent neurons, to the target organs and areas of the body that are in need of physiological change.
Gently touching or needling acupuncture points is a way to start this communication loop so the body can initiate its own self healing, all while the client has a restful nap.
Resting, Recharging, Sleeping
