What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture, a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has been practiced for thousands of years. Today, it remains a popular alternative therapy where practitioners insert thin needles into specific acupoints to alleviate various health conditions and symptoms, particularly pain. These acupoints are located along energy pathways known as meridians, which are believed to regulate the body's flow of qi (energy).
How does it work?
TCM posits that disruptions in qi (energy) flow cause imbalances, leading to symptoms and illness. To alleviate these issues, the meridians must be cleared. Inserting acupuncture needles stimulates the central nervous system, rebalances the body's qi, and prompts the release of natural chemicals to combat illness and symptoms.
Efficacy
Studies by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have shown that acupuncture is effective in treating various conditions, either alone or in combination with conventional therapies. These conditions include:
• Nausea caused by surgical anesthesia and cancer chemotherapy
• Dental pain after surgery
• Addiction
• Headaches
• Menstrual cramps
• Tennis elbow
• Fibromyalgia
• Myofascial pain
• Low back pain
• Menstrual cramps
Benefits
While most people seek acupuncture for chronic pain relief, it can also benefit a range of other conditions:
• Digestive: Gastritis, Irritable bowel syndrome, Hemorrhoids
• Emotional: Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia
• Eye-Ear-Throat: Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Sore throat
• Gynecological: Menstrual pain, Infertility, Irregular menstrual cycle
• Musculoskeletal: Muscle cramping, Muscle pain and weakness, Arthritis
• Neurological: Migraines, Stroke, Parkinson’s disease
• Respiratory: Allergic rhinitis, Bronchitis, AsthmaMiscellaneous: • Irritable bladder, Prostatitis, Male infertility
Efficacy
Studies by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have shown that acupuncture is effective in treating various conditions, either alone or in combination with conventional therapies. These conditions include:
• Nausea caused by surgical anesthesia and cancer chemotherapy
• Dental pain after surgery
• Addiction
• Headaches
• Menstrual cramps
• Tennis elbow
• Fibromyalgia
• Myofascial pain
• Low back pain
• Menstrual cramps
Benefits
While most people seek acupuncture for chronic pain relief, it can also benefit a range of other conditions:
• Digestive: Gastritis, Irritable bowel syndrome, Hemorrhoids
• Emotional: Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia
• Eye-Ear-Throat: Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Sore throat
• Gynecological: Menstrual pain, Infertility, Irregular menstrual cycle
• Musculoskeletal: Muscle cramping, Muscle pain and weakness, Arthritis
• Neurological: Migraines, Stroke, Parkinson’s disease
• Respiratory: Allergic rhinitis, Bronchitis, AsthmaMiscellaneous:
• Irritable bladder, Prostatitis, Male infertility
What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture, a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has been practiced for thousands of years. Today, it remains a popular alternative therapy where practitioners insert thin needles into specific acupoints to alleviate various health conditions and symptoms, particularly pain. These acupoints are located along energy pathways known as meridians, which are believed to regulate the body's flow of qi (energy).
How does it work?
TCM posits that disruptions in qi (energy) flow cause imbalances, leading to symptoms and illness. To alleviate these issues, the meridians must be cleared. Inserting acupuncture needles stimulates the central nervous system, rebalances the body's qi, and prompts the release of natural chemicals to combat illness and symptoms.
Efficacy
Studies by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have shown that acupuncture is effective in treating various conditions, either alone or in combination with conventional therapies. These conditions include:
• Nausea caused by surgical anesthesia and cancer chemotherapy
• Dental pain after surgery
• Addiction
• Headaches
• Menstrual cramps
• Tennis elbow
• Fibromyalgia
• Myofascial pain
• Low back pain
• Menstrual cramps
Acupuncture Needles
Today, the most commonly used type of needles is the metal filiform needle, a thread-like needle that is made from stainless steel. The needles also come in different diameters (gauges) and lengths to be used on the different areas of the body where they are to be inserted. Acupuncturists nowadays use needles with a diameter between 0.12mm to 0.35 mm.
Below are the recommended sizes of acupunture needles on different parts of the body.
Length: 13mm
Dia: 0.12mm, 0.14mm, 0.16mm
Limb
Length: 25mm, 40mm, 50mm
Dia: 0.2mm, 0.22mm, 0.25mm, 0.30mm
Ear
Length: 7mm, 13mm
Dia: 0.16mm, 0.20mm
Thick Muscle
Length: 50mm, 60mm
Dia: 0.25mm, 0.30mm, 0.35mm, 0.40mm, 0.45mm
Length: 13mm
Dia: 0.12mm, 0.14mm, 0.16mm
Ear
Length: 7mm, 13mm
Dia: 0.16mm, 0.20mm
Limb
Length: 25mm, 40mm, 50mm
Dia: 0.2mm, 0.22mm, 0.25mm, 0.30mm
Thick Muscle
Length: 50mm, 60mm
Dia: 0.25mm, 0.30mm, 0.35mm, 0.40mm, 0.45mm
Get to know our brands
Acu Relaxo acupuncture needles represent the newest and best technological innovation in acupuncture needle production. Their products meet practitioners’ needs, providing a smooth and painless insertion, and maximizing patients’ comfort during treatments.
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Renowned for their painless application, these needles maximize patient comfort during treatments.
Traditional Style
Closest to traditional Chinese acupuncture needles with non-coated copper handles.
ShinLin needles offer the best value, combining economy and eco-friendliness witha design closest to traditional Korean acupuncture needles.Their automated machine processing ensures precise tips for easy glide and painless insertion, making them highly cost-effective.
5 bulk
5 spring handle needles per blister with a single insertion tube
10 bulk
10 spring handle needles per blister with a single insertion tube
Lierre is our home brand offering traditional Chinese type acupuncture needles, non-coated and
available in Lierre Plus, Lierre Basic, and Lierre Golden.
Lierre Basic.
Lierre basic needles are renowned for restoring and stimulating chi, and their aluminum handles make them much easier to manipulate.
Lierre PLUS+
Lierre Plus Needles are produced using microscopically cleaned processes, reducing friction and ensuring smoother, virtually painless insertion for patients.
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