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 [...]

While upper back pain is less common than other spinal disorders, it is no less painful for many men and women. This condition can manifest as acute or chronic discomfort and can significantly impact [...]

Step 1: Standard Protocol - Core Therapy Back Shu Points - Located 2 fingers width to each side of the spine, at the level of the lower border of the spinal [...]

Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability worldwide, contributing to more than 10 of the total years lived with disability (Vos T, Flaxman AD, Naghavi M, Lozano R, et al. Years [...]

Back pain is pain felt in the back. It can be classified as neck (cervical) pain, mid-back (thoracic) pain, lower back (lumbar) pain or coccydynia (tail or sacral pain), depending on the segment affected. [...]

Step 1: Standard Protocol - Core Therapy Back Shu Points - Located 2 fingers width to each side of the spine, at the level of the lower border of the spinal bones. [...]

Acute ankle injury is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal injuries. An ankle sprain is the most common lower limb injury in physically active individuals. Each day, almost one ankle sprain occurs per 10000 [...]

If the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) are tight where they meet the ankle, the lower part of the calf and the area around the ankle bone may be swollen or red. The area [...]

Pain is a common problem in inflammatory bowel disease, affecting approximately 70% of patients, and remains a long-term problem in one in two patients. It is mainly localized in the abdominal cavity and is [...]

An elongated abdomen bulges abnormally from the outside. You can see and measure the change; sometimes, you can feel it. A bloated stomach can be due to gas bubbles or a fluid, tissue, or [...]