Essence of acupoints and meridians based on the studies of myofascial trigger points.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.20200327-k0001
- Author:
Shao-Qing GUO
1
;
Ji-Min XU
2
;
Yan-Tao MA
3
;
Yan-Ru ZHANG
4
;
Jia JIANG
5
;
Qiang-Min HUANG
6
Author Information
1. Department of Tuina, Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310005, China.
2. China Rehabilitation Research Center.
3. Shanghai Huadong Hospital.
4. Shanghai Nanxiang Hospital.
5. Changsha Tianxin Aibo Outpatient Department.
6. Department of Sports and Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
acupoint;
meridian;
myofascial trigger point;
referred pain;
stroke
- MeSH:
Acupuncture Points;
Humans;
Meridians;
Muscles;
Pain, Referred;
Trigger Points
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2021;41(6):633-640
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Based on the modern anatomy and physiology, the referred pain of myofascial trigger points of each muscle is integrated; compared with the twelve meridians as well as conception vessel and governor vessel, the similarity of their position and running course is observed. With the current research progress of myofascial trigger points and fasciology, based on the running course of referred pain of trigger points, combined with fascia mechanics, nerve and vascular, the location of acupoints and meridians, as well as the relationship between acupoints and meridians, are discussed.
