... palms of the patient. The patient reclines, and the points on each hand are first sterilized with alcohol, and then thin, disposable needles are inserted to a depth of approximately 3-5 mm until a characteristic "twinge" is felt by the patient. The needles are retained for 15-20 minutes while the patient rests, and then are removed. According to the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture (2004), acupuncture may be considered as a complementary therapy for the conditions in the list below: * Anorexia * Arthritis/arthrosis * Constipation, diarrhea * Pelvic pain * Headache (migraine) * Muscle spasms * Persistent hiccups * Sprains and contusions * In fractures, assisting in pain control * Frozen shoulder * Allergic sinusitis Common, minor adverse events * Minor bleeding : this happens when the acupuncturist removes the needle. Seen in roughly 3% of the patients. To stop this minor bleeding, the acupuncturist will hold a cotton ball against the puncture and leave it there for 1 minute, this usually stops ...

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