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[Comparison between western trigger point of acupuncture and traditional acupoints]

Trigger point theory as the soul of western acupuncture is very similar to acupoint theory of traditional acupuncture and moxibustion science. After comparison, it is found that over 92% of trigger points (235/255) is corresponding to acupoints in anatomy, and the local pain treated by 79.5% acupoints are similar to corresponding myofascial trigger point. Both of them can induce similar linear propagation of needling response, with complete uniform or basically complete uniform of 76%, and a part uniform of 14%; next, both of them can treat symptoms of internal organs such as diarrhea, constipation, dysmenorrhea, etc. Therefore, they are very similar in anatomic location, clinical indications, and the linear propagation of needling response induced by acupuncture.





Beijing, China 100700
China

Departments Name: Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Institution name: China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
Authors: Peng ZF.
Journal Name: Zhongguo Zhen Jiu.
Data: 2008, May
Volume: 28(5):349-52
Country: China



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