What is the Manipulation of the needle?
The art of moving the needle after insertion in order to cause further stimulation at the acupuncture points. Three chief methods used (I) rotation (ii) lifting and thrusting ; (iii) a combination of rotation and lifting and thrusting. The art of manipulation is best learnt under the guidance of a trained acupuncturist. The same effects may be obtained electrically. This is known as electro-stimulation of a point.
