Western Pain Diagnosis Through an Eastern Lens
10 May, 2019
The following content was presented by Physician Leong at the Helping CHEN Summit by Pfizer on 11 May 2019.
Many people have experienced pain relief with TCM treatments, but often don’t understand why they felt their pain go away. In this article written for allopathic doctors (or any curious audience, really), we will cover:
- What are the ‘western medical names’ for pain conditions identified in TCM?
- Acupoints that are useful for pain relief
If one does not have access to a certified acupuncturist, you can also do acupressure massage on these points for relief.
Ethiology (TCM) | Common Corresponding Issues/Symptoms |
Acute Stagnation of Qi and Blood in the lumbar region |
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Chronic Invasion and retention of pathogenic cold/wind/damp in the meridians (Urinary Bladder (UB), Gall Bladder (GB) and Governing Vessel (GV) Channels) |
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Chronic Deficiency of the Kidneys |
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Principles of acupoint selection:
- Etiology of Pain
- Acute vs Chronic Pain
- Patient’s condition: Ability to lie down? Tolerance of pain?
Localised Treatment
- Huantiao (GB 30)
- Yaoyan (Extra 9)
- Shenshu (UB 23)
- Dachangshu (UB 25)
- Yaoyangguan (GV 3)
- Mingmen (GV 4)
Distant Treatment
| Etiology & Pathology (TCM) | Corresponding Issues/Symptoms |
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A Stagnation of Qi and Blood in the lumbar region |
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B Invasion and retention of pathogenic cold/wind/damp in the corresponding channels and collaterals |
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C Deficiency of the Kidneys |
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| Etiology & Pathology (TCM) | Distant Acupoints to Resolve Root Causes |
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A Stagnation of Qi and Blood in the lumbar region |
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B Invasion and retention of pathogenic cold/wind/damp in the corresponding channels and collaterals |
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C Deficiency of the Kidneys |
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