Discussing tuina for atlantoaxial subluxation in adults based on the theory of 'tendon-bone balance'
- VernacularTitle:基于"筋骨平衡"理论探讨成人寰枢关节错位的推拿治疗
- Author:
Jun-Da LIU
;
Jian-Hua LI
;
Bing-Lin HU
;
Sheng SHAO
;
Hao ZHANG
- Keywords:
Tuina;
Massage;
Tendon-bone Balance;
Atlantoaxial Joint;
Tendon Off-position;
Joint Subluxation;
Spinal Fine Adjusting;
Chiropractic
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2021;19(4):278-283
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
According to Chinese medicine, the atlantoaxial joint is a composite joint composed of tendons and bones, and the stability of the joint depends on the 'tendon-bone balance' involving tendons, ligaments, atlas and axis. Multiple causes of 'tendon off-position, joint subluxation' will lead to joint 'tendon-bone imbalance', which will evolve into atlantoaxial subluxation (AAS), endangering human health. Chinese therapeutic massage (tuina) is a very effective treatment for AAS in adults, but conventional manipulations are prone to ineffectiveness or accidents due to neglect of the causal relationship of the 'tendon-bone imbalance' and inappropriate manipulations. Compared with conventional manipulations, the rational choice of modified manipulations under the guidance of 'tendon-bone balance' theory is more effective and less risky, and more worthy of clinical promotion. From the 'tendon-bone balance' theory, we considered the shortcomings of conventional manipulations, and introduced several modified manipulations that have their own strengths in 'tendon smoothing' and 'bone setting', in order to provide new ideas for treatment of AAS in adults.
