The Biomechanical Implications and Applications of Yin-Yang Balance in Human Anatomy and Functional Regulation under the Perspective of Holistic Force-Line
10.13288/j.11-2166/r.2026.17.001
- VernacularTitle:整体力线观视域下阴阳平衡在人体结构与功能调控中的形体力学内涵与应用
- Author:
Jiajun XU
1
;
Meng WU
2
;
Daopeng ZHOU
1
;
Rui WANG
3
;
Jinyan TENG
3
;
Zhigang LI
2
Author Information
1. College of Acupuncture and Orthopedics，Hubei University of Chinese Medicine，Wuhan，430061
2. College of Acupuncture and Massage，Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
3. Acupuncture and Moxibustion Center，Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
balance of yin and yang;
holistic force-line perspective;
channel sinews;
myofascial chain;
biomechanics
- From:
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2026;67(17):1809-1815
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Drawing on recent advances in modern fascial anatomy and biomechanics， this paper interprets the biomechanical implications of yin-yang balance at the physical level from the perspective of holistic force lines. It posits that holistic force lines represent the functional expression of mechanical load transmission and integration within the myofascial network； the channel sinews system and myofascial chains exhibit significant similarities in terms of their distribution， functional attributes， and principles of holistic regulation， and can thus be understood as structural-functional carriers of yin-yang balance. Accordingly， this paper provides a biomechanical interpretation of the yin-yang relationship from four aspects， including interdependence， mutual restriction， dynamic balance through waxing and waning， and mutual transformation， proposing that in a healthy state， the body relies on the continuous integration， distribution， and readjustment of the myofascial tension network to maintain overall coordination， whereas disease states are often associated with compensatory transmission of local tension abnormalities along holistic force lines， the accumulation of imbalances， and structural rigidity. The holistic force-line perspective provides a biomechanical explanatory framework for the theory of yin-yang balance and offers a new theoretical basis for clinical diagnosis and treatment to shift from empirical holistic balancing toward holistic force-line balancing based on posture， function， and tension transmission pathways.
