Dr Ian Pardoe

One of the most frequent questions I am asked is - Does acupuncture hurt? In answer to this question I have to give an honest answer- only occasionally. More often than not acupuncture is almost totally painless. The needles used for acupuncture are very fine indeed, with a diameter as tiny as 0. 2mm- almost like a hair. The needles are sterilised and never used more than once so they remain incredibly sharp- hence almost no pain as they pass through the skin.