-IBIS-1.5.0-
tx
musculoskeletal system
sciatica
acupuncture
patterns and combinations
after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Kidney Yang Xu (Deficiency); Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency); Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); Wind-Damp Bi Syndrome; Damp Hot Bi Syndrome; Cold or Cold-Damp Bi Syndrome; Cold in the Channels; dysfunction or Obstruction of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) and/or Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); imbalance or Xu (Deficiency) of the Gall Bladder; Kidney Xu (Deficiency)
» treatment principles: drain Excess; tonify Xu (Deficiency); warm if Cold Obstruction; expel Wind
» therapeutic notes:
the determination as to which channel is the primary focus of distress often directs point selection in an obvious and effective way, the Bladder and Gall Bladder channels are most typically involved, but the Stomach channel can also be relevant
palpation is often more important than point actions and attributions when selecting points for needling, esp. since most of the potentially relevant points theoretically have similar effects
Ion-Pumping Cords connecting GB-41 and TW-5 or SI-3 and UB-62 may significantly improve the effectiveness of the acupuncture
often most effective when patient lying with effected side up, knee bent; needle ashi (tender) points; afterward patient may be turned to supine position and needled for broader effect, e.g., Du Mai (Governing Vessel) or Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel)