Is acupuncture safe?

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Adam Schreiber · Answer

Is acupuncture safe? The answer is that yes, most definitely, it is a safe medical procedure, especially when we compare it to other so-called invasive medical procedures, acupuncture has a very strong track record when it comes to safety. Any adverse effects from acupuncture tend to be mild and very short lived, that could be something like a bruise at the site of the needle insertion, which usually isn't painful but it looks like a bruise. Or you may have some soreness post treatment, typically, it doesn't last more than 24 hours and then it just fades away. Other more serious side effects are extremely rare, very unlikely to happen but there have been instances of them something such as a nerve injury. The effects of that while uncomfortable are generally temporary and they will go away sometime within a few weeks, usually. So all in all, acupuncture is a very safe procedure and most people tolerate it quite well. This is what an acupuncture needle looks like. You can see how thin and flexible it is. Thanks.

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"Is acupuncture safe?"