Discussion on locating of back-points.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.2017.08.013
- Author:
Bingyan CAO
1
;
Shipeng ZHU
2
;
Tong LIU
3
Author Information
1. Department of Qigong and Tuina, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091, China.
2. the Second Clinical Medical College of Nanjing University of CM.
3. Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangdong Second Hospital of TCM.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
acupoint;
back-shu points;
location
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2017;37(8):851-855
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Back-shu points were firstly discussed in(the), and various location methods of back-points had been proposed by acupuncturists until conclusive method was made indynasty. In this paper, the different location methods of back-points were reviewed; based on this, the reasons of divergences among each theory on location methods were discussed, and the theoretical background and reference of the original establishment of back-points were further explored. Therefore, it was proposed that the standardized location of back-points should be just considered as the center of possible distribution range, and adjustment should be made during clinical application according to the variability of individual combined with finger pressing.
