Needling Techniques for Acupuncturists: Basic Principles and Techniques – Chang Xiaorong
Needling Techniques for Acupuncturists: Basic Principles and Techniques, edited by Professor Chang Xiaorong, is a practical guide to the fundamental acupuncture needling techniques used in clinical practice.
Designed particularly with acupuncture students and developing practitioners in mind, the book provides clear, structured instruction covering the complete needling process—from the selection, checking and handling of filiform acupuncture needles through to insertion, manipulation, needle retention and withdrawal.
Detailed explanations and illustrations make this a useful acupuncture training textbook as well as a reference for qualified practitioners wishing to revisit essential needling principles and techniques.
Practical Guide to Acupuncture Needling Techniques
The book introduces the principles of safe and effective needle handling before progressing through the practical aspects of acupuncture needling.
Topics include needle insertion techniques, direction and angle of insertion, insertion depth, needle manipulation and the arrival of Qi (De Qi).
It also examines traditional reinforcing and reducing techniques, together with the four comprehensive manipulations known as Dragon, Tiger, Tortoise and Phoenix.
Key Topics Covered
- Structure and specifications of filiform acupuncture needles
- Checking, handling and maintenance of needles
- Acupuncture needling practice and preparation
- Needle insertion techniques
- Direction, angle and depth of needle insertion
- Needle manipulation techniques
- Arrival of Qi / De Qi
- Reinforcing and reducing methods
- Dragon-Tiger-Tortoise-Phoenix needling manipulations
- Needle retention techniques
- Safe needle withdrawal
- Precautions in acupuncture practice
- Management and prevention of needling accidents
Includes Instructional DVD
The book is accompanied by an instructional DVD (for PC) demonstrating the principal techniques covered in the text.
Key manipulations and principles are indexed on the DVD, allowing students to locate individual demonstrations for repeated viewing and practical study.
Ideal for Acupuncture Students & Practitioners
With its combination of written instruction, diagrams and practical demonstrations, Needling Techniques for Acupuncturists is particularly suited to acupuncture students, training colleges, TCM students and professional acupuncture practitioners.
It can be used as a structured learning resource during acupuncture training or retained as a practical reference for reviewing fundamental needling techniques.
