Acupuncture Needle Styles Filiform and Press Tack This image shows three body style acupuncture needles and a pack of auricular acupuncture ear tacks. The body style needles are called filiform needles because they are solid, not hollow. The coins are included in the image for size perspective. The shortest body style acupuncture needle has […]
Acupuncture Needle Packs Single-Use Stainless Steel Shaft This photo shows packs of sterile, single use acupuncture needles. The coins are presented for size comparison. The white translucent paper-like backing is a type of semipermeable packaging. Ethylene oxide gas is forced into the packs under pressure for sterilization purposes and then subsequently removed. The ten […]
Acupuncture is safe and effective for the relief of migraine headaches. Researchers conducted a randomized-controlled investigation and determined that acupuncture reduces the frequency and intensity of migraines. The results were confirmed by comparing a real acupuncture study group with a sham acupuncture study group. The RMIT University and Royal Melbourne Hospital researchers conclude, “Acupuncture can […]
