For students preparing for exams, there are only a little over 10 days left, and time is tight. Here are the 7 essential points for practicing acupuncture techniques in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that you should keep and share! Interpretation of the first station of the 2019 Practical Skills for Practicing Physicians (12) 1. Preparation … Read more
Acupuncture therapy is a relatively safe external treatment method suitable for various conditions, often yielding immediate results. As the saying goes, if moxibustion can be used, then acupuncture should not be used; if acupuncture can be used, then medication should not be used. In cases where medication is unnecessary and moxibustion is not suitable, acupuncture … Read more
Acupuncture Techniques – Discussion on Needle Insertion Techniques (Part 1) 6. Needle Manipulation Techniques After the fine needle is inserted into the acupoint, the operational methods used to elicit the sensation of acupuncture in the patient, adjust the intensity of the sensation, and direct the sensation in a specific direction are referred to as “needle … Read more
1. Principles of Appropriate Positioning Before Acupuncture Supine Position: Suitable for the head, face, chest, and abdomen. Lateral Position: Suitable for the lateral parts of the body. Prone Position: Suitable for the head, neck, back, sacral region, and lower limbs. Seated Forward Position: Suitable for the back of the head, neck, and back. Lateral Seated … Read more
ClickBlue↑FollowUs! Promoting Qi, Retaining Qi, and Guiding Qi (1) Promoting Qi Method Promoting Qi refers to various techniques used to hasten the flow of meridian Qi. The Shen Ying Jing states: “Using the right thumb and index finger to hold the needle, gently shake, advance and retreat, and twist; the needle should tremble as if … Read more
The earliest records of the fine needle (hao zhen) can be found in the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon). Due to its relatively easy operation and low risk, it has continuously surpassed the other eight needles in its development over the years, becoming the primary acupuncture tool in clinical practice today. Today, let us … Read more