In this article, we will discuss clinical applications that include not only eye diseases but also headaches, facial nerve pain and myofascial tension in the Gallbladder channels (jinluo) and (jingjin). GB 37 has a remarkable ability to reduce tension in the Gallbladder myofascial
In this traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture technique, known as Wei Long Ci, 6-8 needles are used to surround the anatomical tissue or area of patellar pain. For the best effect, the needles should be inserted on opposite sides of the affected tissue and
Figure 1. A modification of the classical Qi Ci needle technique. Twisting the coil-handles of two needles together at GB 40 greatly enhances ankle ligamentous proprioception. Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is a condition characterized by a recurring ankle inversion injury with
Joseph Bickle, L.Ac., C.SMA will be presenting info on pain science at the upcoming PSOAS 2023 event. See below for a recent podcast with Joe and Brian Lau, AP, C.SMA. Brian Lau and I recently conducted a brief discussion of Myofascial Trigger Points,
In the Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification program, we look at the role that vertebral and sacral fixations play in patient complaints including musculoskeletal and zang fu disorders. In this blog, we will introduce the occiput and C1 fixation at the atlanto-occipital (AO) joint.
This short article, which is focused on getting more out of your Zang Fu treatments, encourages acupuncturists to learn a very effective point combination and simple thoracic vertebral mobilization technique for middle jiao disharmonies. Figure 1. Spinal nerve pathway innervating the
Every December, I lead two back-to-back five-day cadaver labs for the University of Tampa’s Physician Assistant program. In each lab, I lead half of the students through a full body dissection in five small teams, each working on a specimen. The following week,
The articularis genus muscle (AGM)is a thin, ribbon-like muscle of the anterior knee. It is located on the anterior surface of the distal quarter of the femur. It is deep to, and many times embedded within the fibers of the vast us intermedius
The intent of this article is to discuss the anatomy, locations and some clinical uses of San Jiao 5 (waiguan). The san jiao channel is also known as triple burner or triple energizer. The anatomy of the SJ 5 point is dependent
The pronator teres (PT) muscle is located on the ventral aspect of the forearm connecting the radius and ulna together. Its length runs obliquely across the forearm and is thicker on the proximal half of the muscle and then becomes a thin, broad tendon
