What are the specifications of modern acupuncture needles? What are the precautions when choosing?

How does an acupuncturist choose acupuncture needles?

The materials, specifications, elasticity, service life and sharpness of acupuncture needles are different. Different acupuncture needles sometimes have different therapeutic effects. Here is a detailed introduction to the specifications of commonly used acupuncture needles and the skills of purchasing acupuncture needles.

1. The specifications of acupuncture needles are divided into diameter and length, such as 0.25x40mm, which means acupuncture needles with a diameter of 0.25mm and a length of 13mm, and the length is the length of the pointer body, excluding the needle handle.

2.0. 18x 13 (half an inch), 0. 16x 13, etc. It is often used for facial beauty, and the needle is very thin and short, which can effectively alleviate the pain of patients when they enter the needle. PS: If the diameter of the needle is a little thicker, the toughness will be better.

3.0.25x25mm (one inch): more commonly used. Suitable for shallow subcutaneous tissue in all parts of the body, or acupuncture points that need shallow needling. PS: 0.30 * 25mm is also commonly used, slightly thicker, but it is easier to insert the needle. Needles with a diameter of 0.25 are slightly soft, and the finger force of the needle applicator is slightly higher.

4.0.30*40mm (one and a half inches): it is also commonly used. Suitable for all parts of the body where muscles are abundant, or acupuncture points that need short-distance penetration. Because an inch and a half needle is slightly longer, if the diameter is less than 0.30, it is easier to bend the needle. If you are not very confident about your needle insertion technique, you can use a needle with a diameter of 0.30. If you are not confident, you can use a needle with a larger diameter of 0.35, which is more elastic and less prone to bending. However, under the same needle insertion technology and technology, the thicker the diameter, the more painful the patient will be when inserting the needle.