Wrist pain accounts for an annual consultation prevalence rate of 58 in 10,000 patients in the UK (Jordan KP, Kadam UT, et al. Annual consultation prevalence of regional musculoskeletal problems in primary care: an [...]

Wrist pain is a common condition for a variety of reasons. The wrist plays a role in basic movements, from texting to typing. When pain occurs, it can interfere with daily activities and even [...]

Step 1: Local Points Li 4 - In the belly of the first interossei muscle (fleshy mass between the thumb and the index finger). Li 5 - In the hollow formed [...]

Osteoarthritis is more prevalent in women, the incidence increases with age, and recent estimates suggest more than 150 million Europeans have radiographic hand OA and 15 million have symptomatic arthritis (Maheu E, Berenbaum F. Time for new [...]

Hand osteoarthritis (OA) is a polyarticular disease affecting the interphalangeal joints and the thumb base, a joint complex that includes the first carpometacarpal (CMC1) and scapho trapezio trapezoid (STT) joints. The thumb base has [...]

Step 1: Back Shu Points & GB 30 - Core Therapy See point descriptions on page 17. B 52 - 4 fingers to each side of the spine at the waist [...]

Approximately 60 % of patients presenting with low back pain (LBP) also report pain in the leg(s) (Hill JC, Konstantinou K, Egbewale BE, Dunn KM, Lewis ML, et al. Clinical outcomes among low back pain [...]

The thigh is the upper part of the lower leg, located between the hip and knee joints. The upper edge of the thigh is in front of the groin and behind the buttock groove. [...]

Step 1: Distal Pain Points St 35 - In the depression below the kneecap, on the outside of the patella ligament. St 38 - Halfway between the kneecap and the ankle, [...]

Annually, about 4% of adults visit their general practitioner (GP) for shoulder pain (Greving K, Dorrestijn O, et al. Incidence, prevalence, and consultation rates of shoulder complaints in general practice. Scand J Rheumatol. 2012;41(2):150–5.), [...]

Shoulder pain is common, with an estimated annual incidence of 0.9 to 2.5% (and a point prevalence of 18–26% (Walker-Bone K, Reading I, Coggon D, et al. The anatomical pattern and determinants of pain [...]

Step 1: Back Shu Points & GB 30 - Core Therapy See point descriptions on previous page 17. St 36 - 4 fingers below the patella,  2 fingers lateral to the [...]

According to research, exercise-induced shin discomfort is responsible for 10-20% of all runner injuries and 60% of all lower-limb overuse injuries (Overuse injuries: tendinopathies, stress fractures, compartment syndrome, and shin splints. Wilder RP, Sethi [...]

Foot pain caused by repetitive stressors is known as shin splints or medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS). It is also called medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) and medial tibial traction periostitis. Athletes, especially runners, [...]

Step 1: Chronic Jaw Points See the description on page 21. Step 2: Paraspinal Points Back Shu Points - Located 2 fingers width to each side [...]

Sciatica is more a syndrome than a specific diagnosis. In 90% of cases, sciatica is caused by a herniated disc with nerve root compression. The prevalence ranges from 1.2% to 43% (Konstantinou K., Dunn [...]

Sciatica is a common condition that affects approximately 40% of the population at some point in their lives. However, only around 1% have a sensory or motor disability. Sciatic nerve pain has several underlying [...]

Step 1: Acute Points Sp 6 - 4 fingers from the apex of the medial malleolus. K 3 - Halfway between the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon. K 5 - [...]