Fear of Needles

Some people are afraid to take acupuncture treatment because of the thought of being stuck by needles.  They think the needle insertion will be like the action of a sewing machine needle.  Actually, the patient should ordinarily experience needle insertion as though they were making contact with a pine needle.  When the doctor inserts it quickly and not too close to the surface where it will really hurt, the patient will not feel pain.  Also, the experience of pain is relative.  For a person who leads a life of physical hardship, the discomfort of a needle seems minor, even nothing.