Scalp Acupuncture Treatment for Chronic Tic Disorders in Children

"Acupoint Selection:~Baihui (GV20), Sishencong (EX-HN1), Frontal Midline Line (MS1), Vertex Midline Line (MS5), Lateral Line 1 of Vertex (MS7), Shenting (GV24), Yintang (EX-HN3), Shuaigu (GB8)~Acupuncture Manipulation:~Needles with a diameter of 0.18-0.35 mm and length of 13-25 mm are selected. After routine disinfection of the acupoint skin, the practitioner holds the micro-needle and quickly inserts it into the subcutaneous tissue at an insertion angle of 15°-30°, primarily using superficial horizontal insertion. The insertion depth is maintained at 15-20 mm, adjusted according to the child's head circumference, body size, and body mass. Needles are retained for 30 minutes.~Course of treatment:~2 times a week for 12 weeks"

"Prescription:~Spleen Meridian (Pi Jing), Small Heavenly Heart (Xiao Tianxin), Five Finger Joints (Wu Zhi Jie), Internal Bagua (Nei Bagua), Hand Yin-Yang (Shou Yin Yang), Upper Three Passes (Shang San Guan), Gushing Spring (Yongquan, KI-1), Leg Three Miles (Zusanli, ST-36) Manipulation Techniques~Pushing/Kneading the Spleen Meridian (Tonifying Pi Jing):~Tapping Small Heavenly Heart (Xiao Tianxin):~Kneading the Five Finger Joints (Wu Zhi Jie):~Moving the Internal Bagua (Nei Bagua):~Separating Yin and Yang (Separating Shou Yin Yang):~Pushing Up the Upper Three Passes (Pushing San Guan):~Kneading Gushing Spring (Yongquan, KI-1):~Kneading Leg Three Miles (Zusanli, ST-36):~2 times a week for 12 weeks"