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How deep do the needles go?

That depends upon the nature of the problem, the underlying anatomy of the points selected, the patient's size, age, and constitution, and upon the acupuncturist's style or school.  In general, needles are inserted from 1/4" to 1" in depth.

Questions & Answers About Acupuncture

What is acupuncture? 
What problems can be treated by acupuncture? 
How deep do the needles go? 
Does it hurt? 
Are the needles clean? 
Do acupuncturists only insert needles? 
How does acupuncture work? 
Are there different styles of acupuncture? 
What criteria should one use in choosing an acupuncturist? 
How many treatments will I need? 
Is there anything I need to do before receiving an acupuncture treatment? 
Is there anything I need to do while receiving acupuncture? 
What can I expect after treatment?

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