Theory analysis and clinical application of spirit-regulating and pain-relieving acupuncture method.
- Author:
Liang CHEN
;
Lewei TANG
;
Huaibin DU
;
Hui ZHENG
;
Fanrong LIANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Acupuncture Points;
Acupuncture Therapy;
history;
methods;
psychology;
China;
History, Ancient;
Humans;
Medicine in Literature;
Meridians;
Pain Management;
history;
methods;
psychology
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2015;35(4):393-396
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The theoretical foundation and scientific connotation of spirit-regulating and pain-relieving acupuncture method as well as its clinical application for pain are discussed. During spirit regulation, attention should be paid on regulating heart and brain, while acupoints should be selected mainly from the Heart Meridian, Pericardium Meridian and Governor Vessel. It has significant efficacy for refractory pain in clinical treatment. Spirit-regulating and pain-relieving acupuncture method is development of acupuncture treating spirit, and it is an important method for pain in clinic. Improvement on sensitization of pain center and brain function is considered as one of the mechanisms in spirit-regulating and pain-relieving acupuncture method.
