To cause the least damage you must needle with decision, with the mind focused on the intention. And needle quickly.

Direct insertion

Hold the lower part of the needle handle with the thumb and index finger and the middle finger supported on the upper part of the body. Rest the tip on the patient's body and insert.

Rotation

We hold the needle the same as before. We rest the tip of the needle on the body and while inserting it we rotate the needle clockwise.

Pinch the skin

Indicated for areas with little flesh, with bone underneath (for example Yin Tang or LU-7. With one hand you pinch the skin while with the other you needle. The needle enters obliquely.

Nail pressure

For points with little flesh and very painful, for example the Jing points. With one hand you press the nail near the point you are going to needle (to distract). When the patient complains, needle quickly with the needle.

Insert with the help of fingers

For long needles or when we don't have enough strength. You hold the needle normally, and with the other hand you hold the root of the needle and stand it up. With both hands you insert the needle gradually until the appropriate depth.

Stretching the skin

For areas of loose skin, elderly, obesity. With one hand you stretch the skin and with the other you needle. Do not use on tense skin because when releasing it can twist the needle.

Accessories

• Guide tubes: there are needles that come with plastic tubes as an applicator. Remove the plastic piece that holds the needle. Precisely place the tip of the needle on the point, press with the tube and hit the tip of the needle handle so that it inserts. It is a nearly painless needling.

• Moxibustion applicator: for areas with little flesh like the hand or the ear it works very well. It is precise and nearly painless.