日本關西地區(大阪、京都等地)獨立發展的小兒針,在東京是看不到的。 The Shounihari (infant acupuncture) developed independently in the Kansai region of Japan (such as Osaka and Kyoto) and is rarely seen in Tokyo. 「小兒針」是以小兒為主要對象的非侵入性針灸法。使用非侵入性針具(接觸針)且針具十分多樣化,以金屬製為主。照片中是做成拋棄式的塑膠製接觸針。 Shounihari is a non-invasive acupuncture method primarily used for children. It utilises non-invasive needles (contact needles) of various shapes and types, mainly made of metal. The contact needle shown in the photo is disposable and made of plastic. 小兒針刺激方法有:輕擦、輕拍(tapping )、振動、點壓、滾動刺激、接觸(將金屬針具放置皮膚上,此外什麼也不做;銅製效果為佳)、線香灸。 The Shounihari applies various stimulation techniques, including: gentle rubbing, tapping, vibration, point pressure, rolling stimulation, contact (placing metal needles on the skin and doing nothing else; copper needles are the most effective), and incense moxibustion. 小兒針的意義在於,小兒科的症狀,很多都不是真正的疾病(無明確診斷,包括夜啼、煩躁、易怒、夜驚、睡眠障礙、食慾不振、排便異常等),難以用西洋醫學進行治療,這是屬於「健康管理」的範疇,在日本是針灸師擅長處理的。 The significance of Shounihari lies in the fact...