What is the needle entry technique for acupuncture?

The needle insertion techniques of acupuncture include one-handed needle insertion, two-handed needle insertion, and two-handed needle insertion is divided into finger-cutting needle insertion, clamping needle insertion, lifting and pinching needle insertion, and diastolic needle insertion. 1. One-handed needle method: use the thumb, show finger pinch the handle of the needle, the belly of the middle finger against the lower end of the needle, aligned with the acupoints, thumb, show finger downward pressure, the middle finger followed by flexion, the needle into the fast. The one-handed needle method is characterized by simplicity, speed and flexibility. 2. Finger cut into the needle method: with the left thumb or finger nails fixed in the skin at the acupoint, the right thumb, finger, middle finger, the abdomen of the middle finger to hold the needle handle, the body of the needle close to the left hand nails into the skin. Finger cut into the needle method is suitable for short needles into the needle. 3. Clamping into the needle method: with the left thumb, show finger clamping dry cotton balls, wrapped around the lower part of the body of the needle, the right hand thumb, show finger, middle finger belly clamping the needle handle, both hands to cooperate, at the same time, force, and quickly into the subcutaneous needle. Clamping into the needle method is suitable for long needles into the needle. 4. Pinching method: gently pinch the skin next to the acupuncture point with the left hand, the right thumb, forefinger, middle finger holding the acupuncture needle from the pinch side or the upper end of the piercing. The method of lifting and pinching the needle is suitable for the acupuncture points in the shallow parts of the skin. 5. Diastolic method: the left thumb, finger will be next to the acupuncture point of the skin, so that the skin is taut, the right hand holding the needle between the two fingers quickly stabbed. The diastolic method is mainly applied to the acupuncture points in the area of skin relaxation. Needling should be performed under the guidance of a Chinese medicine practitioner, do not operate on your own to avoid adverse consequences.