Exploration on eye needling manipulation.
- Author:
Ying HAI
1
;
Wei-Zhu TIAN
Author Information
1. Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Affiliated Hospital of Liaoning University of TCM, Shengyang 110032, China. haiying200311@163.com
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Acupuncture Therapy;
instrumentation;
methods;
Eye;
physiopathology;
Humans;
Needles;
Sensation
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2013;33(9):799-801
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The 40-year experiences in the clinical application of eye acupuncture in our hospital are summarized. The manipulation of needle insertion, withdrawal and puncture procedure is analyzed. The keys of the techniques of eye acupuncture are explained. The basic needling manipulations are determined. In the insertion of needle, professor Peng stressed on the stability, accuracy and fast, without lifting, thrusting, rotating, and opening/closing techniques involved. TIAN Wei-zhu emphasizes the gentle insertion, pain avoiding, apparent needling sensation and needling sensation transmission. In terms of acupuncture operation, skin stretching, patient's attention shifting, quick insertion of needle and slow-down moving of needle body are required. The outside orbit transverse needling method is recommended basically.
