In acupuncture treatment, acupuncture needles are utilized to release trapped Chi.According to acupuncture which was originally developed in ancient China, Chi or the life force of the body travels through meridians in the human body.If this flow of Chi through the meridians is blocked, it will cause various diseases, stress and an immune system that is weakened.Thereby acupuncture needles are used to clear the meridian, and in effect release the trapped Chi to restore a balance to the body.

Therefore acupuncture needles are usually synonymous with the practice of acupuncture, although the treatment may include the use of massage and oils as well. Acupuncture needles does not cause any pain or discomfort for the person undergoing treatment.Initially, one may consider acupuncture needles to be some form of a torture device since the acupuncture needles are inserted into one's skin. Nevertheless, one will eventually realize that inserting acupuncture needles into the body is a painless procedure and it is not terrifying as it looks.

When acupuncture needles are to be used, the patients comfort is of the utmost importance.The patient is made to rest in a comfortable position and the acupuncture needles are slowly inserted into the designated area, taking into consideration the patient's response. Once inserted, the acupuncture needles will be left in place for a time length that can vary from between five to twenty minutes, once again depending on the type of treatment that is taking place.Acupuncture needles can be used to help a wide range of ailment ranging from alleviating stress, migraines and body pain to improving the overall immune system or even curing certain diseases.

When using acupuncture needles, it is important to ensure that the patient's energy is completely used up.Depending on the age and stamina of the patient, the time and number of acupuncture needles used will also tend to vary and usually the older the patient, the shorter the amount of time the acupuncture needles will be used.

The basic concept in the West behind the use of acupuncture needles is that it stimulates the body's central nervous system into releasing chemicals and hormones.These chemicals and hormones in turn boost the body's immune system and also act as natural stress busters and lessen any pain the patient maybe feeling.The use of seirin acupuncture needles has provided the form of relief that is precisely sought after by patients,without considering it to be a Western or Eastern concept.