Moving needle assisted manipulation

Auxiliary techniques: In order to get a better sense of needling, besides the basic techniques, there are also auxiliary techniques, including circulation, scraping, bouncing, shaking and trembling.

Meridian-following method: it is a method of gently pressing the upper and lower parts of acupoints with your fingers along the route of meridians. This method can stimulate the movement of menstrual qi and is used to urge qi. When acupuncture cannot relieve qi, you can urge qi according to the method. The method is that the doctor gently presses the upper and lower parts of the acupoints with his fingers along the path of the meridians. "Acupuncture and Moxibustion" points out that if the acupuncture qi is not full, it is advisable to point the needle at the meridian, up and down, left and right, so that the qi and blood flow evenly from top to bottom, and the natural qi sinks under the needle. It shows that this method can promote qi and blood circulation and stimulate menstrual qi, and it is easy to get qi after acupuncture.

Scraping handle method: after the needle is inserted into the acupoint to a certain depth, the thumb pulp is pressed against the needle tail, and the needle handle is lightly scraped with the index finger or middle finger nail. It can strengthen the needle feeling and promote the transmission of needle feeling. After the filiform needle penetrates to a certain depth, before the qi reaches, press the pulp of thumb or forefinger against the needle tail, and scrape the needle handle frequently from bottom to top with thumb, forefinger or middle finger nail to promote qi circulation. Su Wen, on the separation of truth and evil, has the method of grasping and descending; Yao Zhi 'an notes: Claw nails grab scraping needles. This method can stimulate menstrual qi when acupuncture is not qi deficiency, and strengthen the conduction and diffusion of acupuncture induction when qi deficiency occurs.

Handle-patting method: after the filiform needle penetrates to a certain depth, tap the needle handle or needle tail with your fingers to make the needle body vibrate slightly and enhance the needle feeling. After acupuncture, in the process of retaining the needle, flick the needle tail or needle handle with your fingers to make the needle body vibrate slightly, so as to strengthen the needle feeling and help the qi to run. Su Wen's On the Differentiation of Righteousness and Evil has a hard method, and later Acupuncture also said: If the qi fails, flick the needle to make the qi move quickly. This method has the function of promoting qi circulation and qi circulation.

Shaking handle method: after the filiform needle penetrates to a certain depth, hold the needle handle and gently shake the needle body. This method can strengthen the needle feeling by standing upright and shaking the needle body; Lying and shaking the needle body can promote the needle feeling to be transmitted in a certain direction.

Flying method: If you can't breathe after pricking the needle, hold the needle handle with your right thumb and two fingers, carefully rub it for a few times, then open your two fingers and rub it for a few times, which looks like a bird spreading its wings, so it's called flying. "Introduction to Medicine" says: Twist the needle with thumb and little finger for three times in a row, such as shaking hands, which is called flying. The function of this method lies in activating qi and strengthening acupuncture induction.

Tremor method: After the filiform needle penetrates a certain depth, hold the needle handle with the thumb, food and middle finger of the right hand, and carry out a small amplitude and fast frequency lifting and inserting action, so that the needle body vibrates slightly and the needle feeling is enhanced. This method can promote qi acquisition under acupuncture and enhance acupuncture induction. The manipulation of filiform needle is changed from lifting, inserting and twisting to basic operation, and the corresponding auxiliary manipulation is selected according to the clinical situation. Such as scraping method and elastic method, can be applied to some acupoints that are not suitable for large-angle torsion; Flying method can be applied to some muscle-rich acupoints; Shaking can be used on superficial acupoints. Through the application of basic acupuncture manipulation and auxiliary acupuncture manipulation, the qi behind acupuncture is mainly promoted or acupuncture induction is strengthened, so as to dredge meridians, reconcile qi and blood, and achieve the purpose of preventing and treating diseases.