Nowadays, many people have started to use the plum needle, and the usage of the plum needle includes two types of compression and percussion methods.1. The compression method is to use the thumb and middle finger and ring finger to press the shank of the needle, the end of the shank rests on the back of the palm, the index finger is pressed on the shank of the needle when the palm is moving and the index finger is pressurized, the intensity of stimulation lies in the pressure of the index finger, and is applicable to hard-handled needles.2. The percussion method is to pinch the end of the shank of the needle with the thumb and index finger, shake up and down the needle, and striking the skin elastically with the needle handle. The application of the lightness of stimulation is mastered by the force of the trembling according to the weight of the needle and the elasticity of the needle shank, and is applicable to elastic shanks. Depending on the patient’s physique, condition and age, the percussion site is different, with weak, medium and strong intensity, and the percussion site needs to be accurate. The distance between each percussion of a needle is about 0.3-1.0cm. Generally, the percussion is withheld once a day, and 7-10 days of continuous treatment is a course of treatment.