Basic research of meridian-tendon based on fascia: review and prospects / 中国针灸

Meridian-tendon is a central concept in meridian theory of TCM, and its basic research has been increasingly emphasized. While there is no unified understanding of the essence of meridian-tendon, the concept that function of fascia could partially reflect the functions of meridian-tendons has reached consensus in the academic community. This article suggests that under the guidance of meridian-tendon theory, based on previous research foundation of fascia, focusing on adopting fascia research methods, the mechanisms of tender point hyperalgesia and abnormal proliferation related to meridian lesions should be adopted to explain yitong weishu (taking the worst painful sites of muscle spasm as the points), and the mechanisms of meridian intervention efficacy should be adopted to explain yizhi weishu (feelings from patients and acupuncture operators). Furthermore, this article provides an analysis of the future trends in basic research of meridian tendons.

's manipulations in the treatment of tendon syndrome / 中国针灸

The manipulation characteristic and experience in the treatment of tendon syndrome, by , the veteran TCM physician, were introduced in the article. The tendon syndrome is treated on the base of syndrome differentiation for the acupoint selection in the guidance of the theory on the tendon region of meridian in () and in accordance with the etiology and clinical characteristics of tendon syndrome. Focusing on the palpation and the responses under the fingers, as well as the application of warming method, the acupuncture (rubbing and twisting) and (relaxing, separating, warming and regulating) manipulations are adopted in combination on the positive points and the intermuscular spaces. This compound manipulation results in the rapid , prolonged needling sensation and obvious warming effects. With this therapeuticmethods, the clinical effects are achieved significantly, the symptoms and physical signs improved and the duration of sickness shortened.