Step 1: Neck Back Shu & Shoulder Points. See Neck Point locations on page 23.  Gb 20 - Below the base of the skull, in the hollow just outside the spinal [...]

The activation of the vagus nerve inhibits inflammation and reduces pain signalling. The efficacy and tolerance of transcutaneous auricular VNS (taVNS) on erosive hand osteoarthritis (EHOA) symptoms were determined. Symptomatic EHOA patients with hand [...]

Elbow pain is a common presenting symptom in primary care. Pathology can arise from any joint component, including tendons, bursae, bones, or nerves. This is a common dislocated joint, especially in children ("pulled elbow"). [...]

Step 1: Acute Wrist Points Tw 1 - Ulnar base of the ring fingernail. **Key point Li 1 - Radial base of the index  fingernail.  **Key point Li 4 - In [...]

The brain and gut interact bidirectionally through the autonomic nervous system (ANS), including the parasympathetic nervous system, i. H. the vagus nerve (VA) arises from the cranial parasympathetic nucleus, the pelvic nerves that arise [...]

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the stomach and intestines, also known as the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms include cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, or both. IBS is a [...]

The prevalence of chronic cough in seniors is 9.3% for frequent cough, 4.6% for chronic persistent cough, and 7.3% for nocturnal cough. In multivariate logistic regression analyses, smoking, asthma, and allergic rhinitis were found [...]

Pleurisy is an inflammation of the membranes that surround the lungs and line the chest cavity.   An intense cough or many days of coughing can exhaust these muscles, making them feel sore or painful, [...]

Step 1: Back Shu Points & Gb 30 core Therapy See point descriptions on page 17. Step 2: Back Shu Neck Points Located 2 fingers width [...]

With cervical spondylosis, degenerative changes in the intervertebral discs begin with osteophytes forming and involving adjacent soft tissue structures. However, in many people over the age of 30, similar abnormalities are detected on radiographs [...]

Cervical spondylosis is a general term for age-related wear and tear affecting the discs in the neck. As the discs dry out and shrink, signs of osteoarthritis develop, including bony protrusions along the edges [...]

Step 1: Back Shu Points & GB 30 See point descriptions on page 17, Step 1. Step 2: Local Pain Points B 40 - On the [...]

Musculoskeletal pain affects approximately 20% of the population worldwide and represents one of the leading causes of global disability. As yet, precise mechanisms underlying the development of musculoskeletal pain and transition to chronicity remain [...]

Calf pain is usually caused by a spasm when the muscles contract suddenly. This can happen if you have recently exercised, are dehydrated, or are deficient in certain minerals. Cramps usually go away quickly [...]

Step 1: Chronic Points Neck Back Shu Points - Located 2 fingers width to each side of the spine, at the level of the lower border of the spinal bones. Gb [...]

Bell’s palsy is an acute idiopathic facial nerve paralysis of sudden onset. It is the most common cause of lower motor neuron facial nerve paralysis, with an annual incidence of 15–30 per 100,000 population [...]

Bell's palsy is a peripheral palsy of the facial nerve that results in muscle weakness on one side of the face. Affected patients develop unilateral facial paralysis over one to three days with forehead [...]

Step 1: Jaw Release  Si 18 - Located below the outer corner of the eye socket, directly under the cheek bone. Gb 3 - 2 fingers directly above the jaw joint [...]

Back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Women between the ages of 40 and 80 have the highest prevalence of back pain (Hoy D, Bain C, Williams G, et al. A systematic [...]