There may be times when your acupuncturist will determine that you need constant stimulation on certain acupuncture points. If this is the case, your acupuncturist may use a form of TCM called press needles, which are tiny disposable needles that are taped to those acupuncture points in need of stimulation.

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Press needles are so small that after application, you may forget they are there altogether; the sensation they produce is similar to that of having a band-aid on. Since the tape used to attach them is waterproof, press needles may be left on for a few days at a time.

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** Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complete medical system that has been used to diagnose (read more...)