As with any treatment, acupuncture may cause side effects in some individuals, although this is very rare. These may include:

 

Pain 

Nausea

Skin Rash

Bruising

dizziness

 

Much less common are:

 

Blood vessel injury

Nerve Injury

Needle Breaking

 

In order to reduce the risks, acupuncture should always be done by a licensed and properly trained healthcare provider using clean disposable needles.