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needling technique
Xie (dispersion)
acupuncture
definition
general strategy: stronger and longer stimulation
needle thickness: thick needle
pressing: do not prepare the point for insertion
breathing: insert during patient inhalation, withdraw during exhalation
direction: against the direction of the flow in the channel
insertion: insert quickly
pain: some pain is acceptable
depth of insertion: insert deeply and "pull Qi out"
lifting and thrusting: lift quickly and forcefully, thrust slowly and gently, in sets of three (for Celestial, Human and Earthly Realms)
rotation: rotate the needle counter-clockwise with large amplitude (many rapid rotations)
vibration: relax the supporting hand and vibrate the needle
retention: retain needle until erythema rises and falls or body no longer holds the needle
withdrawal: withdraw slowly; either leave the point alone after removing the needle, or spread the skin surrounding the point to open it
footnotes