The Answer To Question #8 Is....

...17 needles.


My first acupuncture experience was a very positive one.

I barely felt the needles going in and I was perfectly comfortable for the 30 minutes or so they remained in various locations in my back

I actually felt them more when they were being removed.

Included in the experience was an intense deep tissue massage, some serious muscle stretching, and a couple chiropractic-esque adjustments.

When done - it was like I'd been inside the barrel in a barrel-rolling contest. 

I felt a bit beaten up...

...but in a good way!

I'm going back for the barrel-rolling semi-finals next Wednesday.