Here are some of the tools and techniques used in acupuncture:

Needles

Needles are the most common tool of the acupuncturist, and the one with the most public awareness. Acupuncture needles hardly resemble needles used by doctors and nurses for injecting or taking blood etc. They are extremely fine - about the thickness of a human hair - very sharp, and are made from solid stainless steel. They are individually packaged and are sterile. A new needle package is opened for each needle insertion to maintain a high level of hygiene.

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