The author has treated 35 cases of primary trigeminal neuralgia by using pain-point needling with satisfactory results.According to chief complaint of the patient,tendernesswas located.The needle was rapidly inserted ...The author has treated 35 cases of primary trigeminal neuralgia by using pain-point needling with satisfactory results.According to chief complaint of the patient,tendernesswas located.The needle was rapidly inserted the tenderness,obliquely into a depth of about 0.5cun,continuously manipulating the needle at a small amplitude and a high frequency,lifting-thrusting method used with twirling alternately for about 2 min.Then the needle was retained.The manipulation of the needle produced needling sensation of local soreness and distension with-in the limit of ease in the patient.Baihui（GV 20）,Hegu（LI 4）,Taichong（LR 3）points were com-bined.The needles at all the points were manipulated once each 10 min and retained for one hour.After withdrawal of the needle,Fengchi（GB 20）,Xiaguan（ST 7）,Taiyang（EX-HN 5）,Sibai（ST2）,Chengjiang（CV 24）on both sides and their surrounding regions received slightly pressing andrubbing for about 5 min.The treatment was given once a day,10 sessions constituting one展开更多
文摘The author has treated 35 cases of primary trigeminal neuralgia by using pain-point needling with satisfactory results.According to chief complaint of the patient,tendernesswas located.The needle was rapidly inserted the tenderness,obliquely into a depth of about 0.5cun,continuously manipulating the needle at a small amplitude and a high frequency,lifting-thrusting method used with twirling alternately for about 2 min.Then the needle was retained.The manipulation of the needle produced needling sensation of local soreness and distension with-in the limit of ease in the patient.Baihui（GV 20）,Hegu（LI 4）,Taichong（LR 3）points were com-bined.The needles at all the points were manipulated once each 10 min and retained for one hour.After withdrawal of the needle,Fengchi（GB 20）,Xiaguan（ST 7）,Taiyang（EX-HN 5）,Sibai（ST2）,Chengjiang（CV 24）on both sides and their surrounding regions received slightly pressing andrubbing for about 5 min.The treatment was given once a day,10 sessions constituting one
