What's the difference between inserting needle and pressing needle?

There is a difference in the size of the pin and the pressure pin, which is suitable for people.

1, size difference: the thread embedding needle is a traditional intradermal needle treatment method, which uses a thick needle with a length of about 1 to 2 cm, while the thread pressing needle is a miniature acupuncture needle with a shape similar to a thumbtack, a flat needle handle with a length of about 1 mm and a diameter of about 0.2 mm. ..

2. Difference of applicable people: Because the diameter and length of elastic needle are smaller, it is more suitable for patients and children who are afraid of needles, and the safety of elastic needle is higher, while buried needle is mainly used to treat musculoskeletal system and connective tissue diseases, such as cervical spondylosis and scapulohumeral periarthritis, but it is not suitable for patients or children who are afraid of needles because of its larger body.

3. In acupuncture therapy of traditional Chinese medicine, inserting needle and pressing needle are commonly used, but there are some differences in shape, operation mode and indications. Acupuncture has a faster therapeutic effect, but patients need to avoid excessive activity within a few days after treatment, which will cause some discomfort, such as pain and swelling.