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musculoskeletal system
ankylosing spondylitis
acupuncture
patterns and combinations
after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Kidney Xu (Deficiency); Qi Stagnation in the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); Heat in the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
» therapeutic option:
do akabani testing on Bladder channel; needle strong side UB-28 and apply seven cones of direct moxa to UB-28 of weak side (Eisen)
» illustrative combinations:
GV-14, UB-17, UB-20, UB-23, CV-6, St-36 and Sp-6 for ankylosing spondylosis due to Kidney and Spleen Qi Xu (Deficiency) leading to invasion of Wind-Cold Dampness and Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) (Jirui and Wang, p. 172)
SI-3 and UB-62: open and activate Du Mai (Governing Vessel); regulate and strengthen the spine; dispel Internal Heat; relax the sinews and tendons; benefit the joints; invigorate the channels; Master and Couple point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
point analysis
» palpate and consider:
GV-20: adjusts Qi of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); releases Heat from the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) (bleed); regulates and tonifies the Qi (D); Sea of Marrow point
local Du Mai (Governing Vessel), hua tuo jia ji, and Bladder points (+ and D): resolve calcifications; facilitate Qi flow and remove Obstructions
UB-11 (+): connects the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) to the Shu Associated points; removes obstruction of Qi circulation of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) of the upper back; distributes Bladder Qi and Jing-Ye (Yin) to all the dorsal Shu points, thus cooling them (Finkelstein, p. 38); strengthens all bones and joints; Hui Reunion point of the Bones
UB-17 (+): regulates and invigorates the Xue (Blood); strengthens Xu (Deficient) conditions; Hui Reunion point of the Xue (Blood)
UB-23 (+ and D): strengthens Kidney Qi and Yang; tonifies the Kidney and Jing (Essence); benefits bones; strengthens the spine, esp. the lower back; appropriate with Kidney Xu (Deficiency); Kidney Shu Associated point
GV-4 (+ and D): replenishes the Yuan (Original) Qi; reinforces the Kidney; strengthens the Yang; strengthens the spine, esp. benefits the lumbar vertebrae; reinforces and astringes the Jing (Essence); most appropriate with Kidney Xu (Deficiency); "Gate of Life Fire"
GV-26 (-): regulates the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); cools Heat; benefits the spine, esp. lumbar and cervical; esp. appropriate with Qi Stagnation in the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
yin tang: awakens mind; dispels Wind; clears Heat
SI-3 (+): opens and activates Du Mai (Governing Vessel); dispels Internal Heat; regulates and strengthens the spine; relaxes the sinews and muscles; benefits the joints; invigorates the channels; Master point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); Small Intestine Wood and Tonification point
GB-34 (+): tonifies tendons and knees; alleviates pain; benefits joints and hips; Hui Reunion point of the sinews and tendons; Gall Bladder Earth point
UB-62: regulates the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) and benefits Du Mai (Governing Vessel) disorders; cools and clears Fire and Heat; soothes sinews, tendons and vessels; relaxes the Muscle channels; Couple point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
ear: corresponding area(s), dermis/subcortex, adrenal, endocrine, shen men, encephalon, asthma
footnotes