Acupuncture needles consist of a stainless steel shaft and a handle made out of copper or steel. There are nine types of needles used in acupuncture; however, only six are commonly used.
Pain is also relatively easy to quantify, and progress can be measured fairly simply. For these reasons, physicians trained in Medical Acupuncture treat musculo-skeletal pain conditions as one of their early applications of their newly developed skills.
Title: Health Tip: When Acupuncture May Help
Category: Health News
Created: 9/14/2007 1:46:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/14/2007
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Category: Health News
Created: 9/15/2006
Last Editorial Review: 9/15/2006