On functional area of Back-shu based on relationship between Back-shu points and Jiaji points / 中国针灸

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To prove the existence of functional area of Back-shu and provide a new thinking for clinical practice.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The consistency between the Back-shu points and Jiaji points at the same level of spinal column was discussed from the origin and development, mechanisms and clinical application of Back-shu and Jiaji points.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The points at the same level of spinal column has same origin of development, mechanisms and clinical functions, so as to prove the existence of functional area of Back-shu.</p>