The reason for me asking is when we went to the metrocentre yesterday my mam went to buy some herbal tea and ended up having acupuncture. She had 6 needles in her head, 2 in each arm(elbows and wrists) and 4 in each leg (ankles, just above knee, below knee and calf area). My mam closed her eyes as she was frightened but she didn't feel any of the needles go in. After 20 minutes the dr removed them and she didn't feel that. She said it was very relaxing and booked a course of 15 sessions.I am thinking of having it done myself as I have a bad shoulder and have spent around £400 on physio and was just interested to know if anyone has had it done and knows if it is safe and works.