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musculoskeletal system
spinal segmental lesion
acupuncture

patterns and combinations

after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Kidney Yin, Yang, and/or Jing Xu (Deficiency); Liver Qi Stagnation; Qi Xu (Deficiency) and/or Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency) with Yang Xu (Deficiency); Wind-Damp; Xu (Deficiency) of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)

» therapeutic note: see also "low back pain", "sprain/strain", and/or "intervertebral disc disease"

» illustrative combinations:
• Lu-7 (-), LI-4 (+) and St-36 (D): are "the basic formula for the Tonification of Essential Energy" which underlies the treatment of "vertebral subluxation" (McWilliams, et al, Lesson 31, p. 247)
• LI-11 and GV-26: facilitate spinal adjustments (Finkelstein, p. 9)
• LI-11, GV-26, GB-20 and GB-39: for alignment problems of the spine (Finkelstein, p. 10)
• Lu-7 (-), LI-4 (+) and St-36 (+ and D): tonify Essential Qi
• GV-26, GB-20 and LI-20: remove Wind-Damp and stop pain (Finkelstein, p. 83)
• GV-4, UB-23 and UB-58: relax the soft tissues and invigorate blood circulation in the back (Finkelstein, p. 44)
• GV-3, UB-23 and UB-54/40: relax the lumbar muscles (Finkelstein, p. 44)


point analysis

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palpate and consider:
local shu and hua tuo jia ji points (+): facilitate flow of Qi and Xue (Blood) and disperse Stagnation along the spine
• local cupping: large cup with needle on contralateral side
• UB-11 (+): dispels Wind; connects the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) to the Shu Associated points; distributes Bladder Qi and Jing-Ye (Yin) to all the dorsal Shu points, thus cooling them (Finkelstein, p. 38); removes Obstruction of Qi circulation of the Tai Yang channels (Bladder and Small Intestine) and Du Mai (Governing Vessel) of the upper back; strengthens all bones and joints; facilitates Xue (Blood) flow; relaxes the muscles, sinews and tendons; invigorates the collateral vessels; esp. with stiffness along the spine; Hui Reunion point of the Bones; Sea of Xue (Blood) upper entry point
• UB-38/43 (+ and/or D): regulates the Shen; strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; treats all chronic disease; supplements the Lung and fortifies the Spleen; strengthens the Xue (Blood); tonifies the Kidney and warms the Yang; restores Yuan (Original) Qi; esp. with pain along the spine and/or muscular pain of the shoulder and back; Kidney psychospiritual associated point
• UB-18 (=): drains and tonifies the Liver; moves Stagnant Qi; strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; nourishes and regulates the Xue (Blood); nourishes Liver Yin; relieves mid-back tension; Liver Shu Associated point
• UB-20 (+ and/or D): tonifies the Spleen and regulates Spleen Qi; enhances Spleen Yang to mobilize Stagnant Qi; tonifies and harmonizes the Xue (Blood); provides strength to the extremities; Spleen Shu Associated point
UB-23 (+ and/or D): strengthens Qi Hai and regulates Kidney Qi; tonifies the Kidney and strengthens Yang; nourishes Yin, Xue (Blood) and Kidney Jing (Essence); strengthens the lower back; benefits bones; Kidney Shu Associated point
• UB-47/52 (+ and/or D): tonifies Kidney Qi, Kidney Yang, Kidney Yin, Jing (Essence) and Yuan (Original) Qi; strengthens the lower back (-, then +); Kidney psychospiritual associated point
UB-54/40 (-): strengthens the waist; relaxes the muscles and sinews; benefits the lower back, hips, legs and knees; Bladder He Sea Uniting and Earth point; Command point of the back (upper and lower)
UB-58 (-): dispels Wind and Wind-Damp; dispels Tai Yang channel pathogens; promotes flow of Qi; strengthens Kidney function; increases stamina; eases low back pain; benefits sciatica; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; sedates pain; Bladder Luo Connecting point
GV-4 (+ and/or D): strengthens the Kidney and replenishes the Kidney Yang; nourishes the Yuan (Original) Qi; relieves mental and physical exhaustion; strengthens the back, esp. benefits the lumbar vertebrae; reinforces and astringes the Jing (Essence); frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels
• GV-3 (+ and/or D): reinforces the Kidney and regulates the Kidney Qi; benefits the lumbar spine and knees
GV-1 (-): opens the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); strengthens the lower back; esp. for stiffness of the spine (McWilliams, et al, Lesson 31, p. 246); Entry and Luo Connecting point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
• GB-30 (-): dispels Wind; invigorates the Kidney; strengthens the lower back; regulates the hip joint; dissipates Wind-Damp in the channels and connecting vessels; frees the channels and removes Obstructions; relaxes the muscles and tendons; esp. if unable to turn; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Foot Tai Yang (Bladder) channel on the Foot Xiao Yang (Gall Bladder) channel
GV-26 (-): dispels Wind; regulates the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); frees the channels and invigorates the Qi circulation; benefits the spine, esp. lumbar and cervical
• Lu-7 (-): circulates the Wei (Protective) Qi to expel Wind and disperse the Exterior; benefits the Qi; Lung Luo Connecting and Exit point; Master point of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Couple point of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); Command point of the head and back of the neck
• LI-4 (+) (+ and D): regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; dispels Exterior Wind and releases the Exterior; tonifies the Qi; relaxes muscles and sinews; Large Intestine Yuan Source and Entry point
SI-3 (+): opens and regulates the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); invigorates the channels; strengthens the spine; relaxes the sinews and muscles; benefits the joints; releases muscle spasms; Small Intestine Wood and Tonification point; Master point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
CV-6 (+): strengthens and moves the Qi; tonifies the Kidney and Yuan (Original) Qi; nourishes and invigorates Kidney Yang; warms Ming Men (Life Gate Fire) (esp. with D); reinforces the Jing (Essence); benefits the spine, esp. "slipped disc" (Finkelstein, p. 86); Dan Tien (Elixir of Long Life), with CV-5: important point for concentration of Qi in the body
• CV-4 (+ and/or D): regulates the Qi and benefits Yuan (Original) Qi; nourishes Xue (Blood) and Yin; tonifies the Middle Warmer, strengthens the Spleen and benefits the Raising Qi; nourishes and stabilizes the Kidney; strengthens the Kidney Qi and warms the Kidney Yang (D); Small Intestine Mu Alarm point
CV-2 (+): pulls Kidney Qi to surface; warms the Yang and reinforces the Kidney
St-36 (+ and d. D): regulates and strengthens Qi and Xue (Blood); strengthens weak and deficient conditions; strengthens the Spleen and replenishes the Middle Warmer; strengthens all striated muscle; spreads Liver Qi; nourishes Kidney, Liver and Spleen; tonifies Kidney Yin; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; Stomach He Sea Lower Uniting, Earth and Horary point; Sea of Nourishment point
• Sp-6 (+): nourishes Yin, esp. of the Spleen, Liver and Kidney; strengthens the Spleen and tonifies the Qi; nourishes and moves the Xue (Blood); spreads Liver Qi, transforms Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) and frees Qi Stagnation; warms the Middle and Lower Warmers; tonifies the Kidney; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the three Foot Yin channels
GB-34 (+): facilitates and harmonizes the Liver; tonifies the Spleen; benefits joints, esp. knees and hips; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; alleviates pain; Gall Bladder He Sea Uniting and Earth point; Hui Reunion point of Jin (sinews and tendons)
• GB-39 (+): relaxes the neck; pacifies the Liver; relaxes the muscles and sinews; strengthens the Bones; expels Wind-Damp and otherwise frees the channels and connecting vessels; Hui Reunion point of the Marrow; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the three primary Yang channels of leg
Lv-3 (=): expels Wind; regulates the Liver; promotes smooth flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); spreads and eliminates Liver Qi Stagnation; subdues Liver Yang; tonifies Liver Xue (Blood); opens the channels and relaxes spasms; sedates pain; Liver Yuan Source and Earth point; Independent Associated point for spasms
• Kd-7 (+): strengthens the Spleen and tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; strengthens and enriches the Kidney; tonifies the Liver via the mother/child relationship; disperses Stagnation; strengthens the back, esp. lumbars; Kidney Metal and Tonification point
• Kd-4 (+): nourishes the Shen and Yin; regulates the Kidney; reinforces the Liver and Kidney, the latter through longitudinal Luo vessels; facilitates the flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); supplements the Jing (Essence); esp. with stiffness and pain in the lumbar spine; Kidney Luo Connecting point
• Kd-3 (+): tonifies the Kidney, Yuan (Original) Qi, Xue (Blood) and Jing (Essence); nourishes and enriches Kidney Yin, supplies Liver Yin, and tonifies Yin of the entire body; tonifies Kidney Yang and Ming Men Fire (D); strengthens the lower back, waist and knees; relieves pain in the bones; Kidney Yuan Source and Earth point
UB-62 (+): dispels Wind; regulates the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) and benefits Du Mai (Governing Vessel) disorders; soothes the sinews, tendons and vessels; relaxes the Muscle channels; Couple point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)

ear: corresponding area (on antihelix), kidney, sympathetic, dermis/subcortex, shen men, adrenal, spleen, liver


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