We understand it may be intimidating, however, Acupuncture is generally not considered painful. It can cause mild, temporary discomfort which largely depends on the area being treated. The needles are extremely thin—about the width of a human hair—and are inserted closer to the surface of the skin. Most patients feel a slight pinch, tingling, warmth, or what is best described as a dull ache upon insertion, followed by deep relaxation, with many reporting no significant pain at all.