Kim Kardashian appears to be carrying on painful extremes trend, this time with acupuncture.

Although the traditional Chinese practice isn’t meant to feel physically uncomfortable, it certainly looked it in a picture that Kim Kardashian, 32, tweeted of herself on Saturday.

Pregnant Kim Kardashian is seen closeup in the photo with multiple needles dotted all over her face, neck and ears.

The reality star’s face is, as always, fully made up, this time with thick black eyeliner and lashings of mascara coupled with a glossy rose lip color.

Kim Kardashian appears to be carrying on painful extremes trend, this time with acupuncture

Kim Kardashian accompanied the photo with the caption: “Oh so relaxing…”

Acupuncture is recommended for pregnant women wishing to avoid traditional drugs to help ease symptoms such as morning sickness and stress.

Perhaps Kim Kardashian, who is about five months into her pregnancy, was using the alternative medicine to treat any symptoms she may be experiencing.

Kim Kardashian, who has vowed “never to get a facelift”, was more than likely using it to maintain her youthful glow as the needles were positioned all over her face, including her cheeks.