filiform needle therapy

Needle Therapy for Common Diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Part 1)

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Needle Therapy for Common Diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Part 1)

The needle therapy characteristic of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refers to the use of fine needles to stimulate specific acupuncture points on the body through certain techniques, aiming to unblock meridians and regulate the internal organs, thereby achieving the goals of strengthening the body and expelling pathogenic factors to treat diseases. The indications for needle … Read more

Contraindications of Filiform Needle Therapy

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Contraindications of Filiform Needle Therapy

Filiform needle therapy is the most commonly used acupuncture technique. To prevent accidental needling, attention must be paid to the following aspects: 1. Selecting the Right Needles (1) Specification: This refers to the thickness and length of the needles. Filiform needles come in six lengths: 13mm (0.5 inches), 25mm (1 inch), 40mm (1.5 inches), 50mm … Read more