needling

nee·dling (ndl-ng)

n.

Dissection of a soft or secondary cataract.

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needling

includes introduction and withdrawal of needles, lifting and thrusting, twirling, and combinations of the three basic movements in acupunctorial technique.

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Patient discussion about needling.

Q. I have heard that Acupuncturist use a single needle but what about this tool with several needles? My son and me are both prone to cold. Now-a-days I get less cold and cough when compared to before. But as my son suffers a lot with cold and cough and he often gets diarrhea, I took him for an acupuncture treatment. He is also taking his allopathic medicine for cold. I tried so though it can help him. Acupuncturist used tool with many needles embedded in it. I do not know his treatment will go but as I have heard that they use a single needle but what about this tool with several needles?

A. i went through an acupuncture treatment too, treating chronic headaches i have. and the acupuncturist used that 7 needle instrument on my back. i must say there weren't any big difference (painwise...) and i didn't see the difference afterwards too. but i don't have a good way to measure it's success, but my therapist is a good one so i have no complains :) .

Q. Do acupuncturists sterilize the needles before use (or) use fresh needle for new patient? My mom has just started taking acupuncture treatment for her severe constipation. She says that they prick her skin with needles. Some 7 or 8 needles are pierced in her skin. I want to know what may happen if the needle is not placed well? Do acupuncturists sterilize the needles before use (or) use fresh needle for new patient?

A. Only experienced and authorized Chinese medical practitioners treat the patients. Improper use of needles may lead to infections and therefore, need to be handled with care and caution. It can lead to fainting in some patients as well. Minor Bruising is possible. Acupuncturists use disposable needles these days which are pre sterilized to avoid the spread of hepatitis and HIV.
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Q. I am thinking are there any other ways to pressurize or use these points apart from needles? hi all…I was advised by my practitioner to pressurize on the acupuncture points regularly using needle and it is painless. I am thinking are there any other ways to pressurize or use these points apart from needles?

A. Yes…there are some other techniques available where they can excite the points for the same effect as acupuncture points which may give some additional benefits. Techniques used are moxibustion, essential oils and now even laser biostimulation is gaining popularity.