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[Brief analysis on slow needle insertion].

Yan-Bin Huang1, Jia-Li Wu, Shuo Sun

  • 1Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou 515031, Guangdong Province, China.

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu = Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
|December 12, 2012
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Slow needle insertion enhances acupuncture efficacy by regulating the spirit (Shen) and inducing qi. This technique improves the doctor-patient connection and needle sensation at superficial, middle, and deep acupoint layers.

Area of Science:

  • Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Acupuncture Techniques

Background:

  • The clinical efficacy of acupuncture is influenced by needle manipulation techniques.
  • Understanding the specific mechanisms of slow needle insertion is crucial for optimizing therapeutic outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the fundamental factors, operational steps, and significance of slow needle insertion.
  • To elucidate the sources of clinical efficacy derived from slow needle insertion.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of basic factors and requirements for slow needle insertion.
  • Analysis of the four key steps: straightening the needle, soft pressing, twirling, and holding without brute force.
  • Examination of operational keys and their significance in clinical practice.

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Main Results:

  • Slow needle insertion aids in the management and regulation of Shen (spirit).
  • It facilitates the induction of qi, promoting the unity of doctor and patient.
  • This technique enhances needling sensation across superficial, middle, and deep acupoint layers, thereby improving curative effects.

Conclusions:

  • Slow needle insertion is a vital technique for enhancing acupuncture's clinical efficacy.
  • The method contributes to both the spiritual and energetic aspects of treatment.
  • Optimizing needle manipulation, including slow insertion, is key to achieving better therapeutic results.