The Needling Technique
The patient is asked to lie in a lateral or prone position. A No. 28 filiform needle of 3 cun is inserted perpendicularly into the point Zhibian (BL 54), with the direction of the needle tip va...The Needling Technique
The patient is asked to lie in a lateral or prone position. A No. 28 filiform needle of 3 cun is inserted perpendicularly into the point Zhibian (BL 54), with the direction of the needle tip varying according to the different conditions of the diseases. The needle can be directed in three directions, the first along the sciatic nerve; the second pointing to the genitals; and the third pointing to the anus. The reinforcing,reducing, or even needling manipulation can be used,and the needling depth can be deep or superficial.The needling can also be applied in combination with the warm-needle, cupping, and point-injection.展开更多
文摘The Needling Technique
The patient is asked to lie in a lateral or prone position. A No. 28 filiform needle of 3 cun is inserted perpendicularly into the point Zhibian (BL 54), with the direction of the needle tip varying according to the different conditions of the diseases. The needle can be directed in three directions, the first along the sciatic nerve; the second pointing to the genitals; and the third pointing to the anus. The reinforcing,reducing, or even needling manipulation can be used,and the needling depth can be deep or superficial.The needling can also be applied in combination with the warm-needle, cupping, and point-injection.