CM SD Index - Differential Diagnosis | Master Tung's Acupuncture

With arthritis that worsens during cold and rainy seasons

TCM Diagnosis

Coldness and deficiency of the lower back

Herbal Formula

Back Support (HD)

Flex (CD)

Back Support (HD)

Acupuncture

Balance Method — Dr. Richard Tan

Needle the following points on the side opposite the pain: Hegu (LI 4), Houxi (SI 3), Wangu (SI 4), Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Zhongbai (T 22.06), Dazhong (KI 4) or ah shi points nearby, Fuliu (KI 7), Ququan (LR 8) or ah shi points nearby
Needle the following points on the same side as the pain: All ah shi points nearby Chize (LU 5), Kongzui (LU 6), Shaohai (HT 3) to Lingdao (HT 4), Shugu (BL 65)
Needle ah shi points around Fengfu (GV 16) to Houding (GV 19).

BodyMapping Acup — Cole Magbanua

Needle the opposite side of the pain. If the pain is bilateral, needle bilaterally.
Herniated disc: Kongzui (LU 6), 2 needles from Kongzui (LU 6), 2 needles from Chengshan (BL 57) to Feiyang (BL 58), Kunlun (BL 60), thread needle from Dazhong (KI 4) to Taixi (KI 3), Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04)
Gluteus muscles or rotators involved: Needle two points on the opposite side of the pain from Jianzhen (SI 9) to Naoshu (SI 10), 3 to 5 more needles on ashi points around Naoshu (SI 10) and make sure the needle is DEEP into the muscles.
Needle the same side of the pain Zulinqi (GB 41) deeply.
SI Joint: Needle Cole’s SI joint point on the opposite side of the pain. It is is distal to the ulnar, lateral and medial to Yanglao (SI 6). This point is directly opposite of Shenmen (HT 7). Angle of needling should be towards Shenmen (HT 7) as well.
Bone Spur: 2 to 5 needles on the pisiform bone, tapping the bone, ashi points on the occipital bone.

DNA — Bob Doane

Needle both anterior and posterior to the prominence of the external malleolus.
Needle close to the tendons and bones.
Needle into the joint at Zhaohai (KI 6), Kunlun (BL 60), and Qiuxu (GB 40).
Needle bilaterally.

Tung Acup — Henry McCann

Houzhui (T 44.02), Shouying (T 44.03), Fuding (T 44.04), Guciyi (T 44.21)*, Gucier (T 44.22)*, Gucisan (T 44.23)*, Zhongjiuli (T 88.25), Sizhi (T 77.20)
Bleed Weizhong (BL 40), Lumbar Kidney Water Zone, Buttocks and Ischial Zone

Tung Acup — Esther Su

Tianhuangfu [shenguan] (T 77.18), Zhengjin (T 77.01), Zhengzong (T 77.02), Huagusan (T 55.04), Huagusi (T 55.05), Renzhong (GV 26)
Bleed Weizhong (BL 40)

Tung Acup — Dr. Chuan-Min Wang

Herniated disk: Needle Minghuang (T 88.12), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Qihuang (T 88.14). Bleed popliteal fossa or around fibula head area.

Tung Acup — Classic

Needle contralateral to the pain. If the pain is in the center, needle bilaterally or the side with the more ah shi points. If the pain is bilateral, needle bilaterally.
Linggu (T 22.05), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Xiabai (T 22.07), Chengshan (BL 57), Zhengjin (T 77.01), Zhengzong (T 77.02), Zhengshi (T 77.03), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25), Minghuang (T 88.12), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Qihuang (T 88.14), Tianhuang (T 77.17), Dihuang (T 77.19), Renhuang (T 77.21), Zhoushui (T 1010.25)
Zhongbai (T 22.06), Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Minghuang (T 88.12), Qihuang (T 88.14), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25)
Bleed the affected area. Bleed before needling for the best results.
Sciatica: Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Zhongbai (T 22.06), Xiabai (T 22.07) , Sanchayi (T 22.15)*, Sanchaer (T 22.16)*, Sanchasan (T 22.17)*, Wanshunyi (T 22.08), Wanshuner (T 22.09), Shoujie (T 22.10), Erjiaoming (T 11.12), Shangqu (T 44.16), Xiaqu (T 44.15), Yunbai (T 44.11), Shouwujin (T 33.08), Shouqianjin (T 33.09), Tianhuang (T 77.17), Dihuang (T 77.19), Renhuang (T 77.21), Huaguyi (T 55.02), Huagusi (T 55.05), Mufu (T 88.38)*, Muliang (T 88.39)*, Muchang (T 88.40)*, Pianjian (T 44.20), Huochang (T 88.43)*, Huoling (T 33.05), Tianhuangfu [shenguan] (T 77.18), Yuhuo (T 1010.21), Zhengjin (T 77.01), Zhoujin (T 1010.24), Zhoukun (T 1010.03). Bleed the dark visible from the hip to Weizhong (BL 40). Bleed before needling for the best results.

TCM Acup

Ah shi points on the back, Yinmen (BL 37), Chengshan (BL 57). Strongly stimulate and remove the needles.
Shenshu (BL 23), Yaoyangguan (GV 3), Weizhong (BL 40), Huantiao (GB 30), Chengfu (BL 36)
Zanzhu (BL 2), Tongziliao (GB 1), Fengchi (GB 20)
Sciatica:
- Source 12 : Tongziliao (GB 1), Fengchi (GB 20), Zanzhu (BL 2), Huantiao (GB 30), Chengfu (BL 36), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Chengshan (BL 57), Qiuxu (GB 40), Huatuojiaji (Ex-B2) from L4 – S1
- Source 6 : Yaoyangguan (GV 3), Zhibian (BL 54), Huantiao (GB 30), Yinmen (BL 37), Weizhong (BL 40), Chengshan (BL 57), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Kunlun (BL 60)
- Source 13: Zhibian (BL 54), Huantiao (GB 30), Chengshan (BL 57), Kunlun (BL 60), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Qiuxu (GB 40), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Fenglong (ST 40), Zusanli (ST 36), Shenshu (BL 23), Dachangshu (BL 25), ashi points.
- Source 14: Zhishi (BL 52), Huantiao (GB 30), Yinmen (BL 37), Chengjin (BL 56), Guanyuanshu (BL 26), Zhibian (BL 54), Chengshan (BL 57), Feiyang (BL 58)
- Source 16 : Dachangshu (BL 25), Guanyuanshu (BL 26), Huantiao (GB 30), Yaoshu (GV 2), Weizhong (BL 40), Weiyang (BL 39), Shangliao (BL 31), Ciliao (BL 32), Zhongliao (BL 33), Xialiao (BL 34), Yinmen (BL 37), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Chengshan (BL 57), Kunlun (BL 60), Baihuanshu (BL 30), Chengfu (BL 36), Yangjiao (GB 35), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Fuyang (BL 59)
- Source 18 : Huatuojiaji (Ex-B2) around L4,5, Huantiao (GB 30), Zhibian (BL 54), Chengfu (BL 36), Yinmen (BL 37), Weizhong (BL 40), Chengshan (BL 57), Yanglingquan (GB 34)
- Source 19 : Huantiao (GB 30), Weizhong (BL 40), Shenshu (BL 23), Kunlun (BL 60), Dadu (SP 2)
- Source 23 : Huantiao (GB 30), Weizhong (BL 40), Yinmen (BL 37), Zusanli (ST 36), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Kunlun (BL 60), Qiuxu (GB 40), Yanglingquan (GB 34)

Ear Acup — Traditional

Lower back (search for the most sensitive and painful point), Shenmen, Adrenals

Auricular Medicine — Dr. Li-Chun Huang

Herniated disk: Occiput, Lesser Occipital Nerve, Large Auricular Nerve, Shenmen, Golden Triangle (Triangle Area of Cervical Vertebra ), Silver Triangle (Triangle Area of Sciatic) and Bronze Triangle (Three Shoulder Points), corresponding point of pain. Bleed Ear Apex.
Sciatic nerve pain: Triangle Area of Sciatic. Bleed Ear Apex.

With severe pain

TCM Diagnosis

Severe qi and blood stagnation

Herbal Formula

Back Support (HD)

Herbal ANG

Back Support (HD)

Acupuncture

Balance Method — Dr. Richard Tan

Needle the following points on the side opposite the pain: Hegu (LI 4), Houxi (SI 3), Wangu (SI 4), Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Zhongbai (T 22.06), Dazhong (KI 4) or ah shi points nearby, Fuliu (KI 7), Ququan (LR 8) or ah shi points nearby
Needle the following points on the same side as the pain: All ah shi points nearby Chize (LU 5), Kongzui (LU 6), Shaohai (HT 3) to Lingdao (HT 4), Shugu (BL 65)
Needle ah shi points around Fengfu (GV 16) to Houding (GV 19).

BodyMapping Acup — Cole Magbanua

Needle the opposite side of the pain. If the pain is bilateral, needle bilaterally.
Herniated disc: Kongzui (LU 6), 2 needles from Kongzui (LU 6), 2 needles from Chengshan (BL 57) to Feiyang (BL 58), Kunlun (BL 60), thread needle from Dazhong (KI 4) to Taixi (KI 3), Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04)
Gluteus muscles or rotators involved: Needle two points on the opposite side of the pain from Jianzhen (SI 9) to Naoshu (SI 10), 3 to 5 more needles on ashi points around Naoshu (SI 10) and make sure the needle is DEEP into the muscles.
Needle the same side of the pain Zulinqi (GB 41) deeply.
SI Joint: Needle Cole’s SI joint point on the opposite side of the pain. It is is distal to the ulnar, lateral and medial to Yanglao (SI 6). This point is directly opposite of Shenmen (HT 7). Angle of needling should be towards Shenmen (HT 7) as well.
Bone Spur: 2 to 5 needles on the pisiform bone, tapping the bone, ashi points on the occipital bone.

DNA — Bob Doane

Needle both anterior and posterior to the prominence of the external malleolus.
Needle close to the tendons and bones.
Needle into the joint at Zhaohai (KI 6), Kunlun (BL 60), and Qiuxu (GB 40).
Needle bilaterally.

Tung Acup — Henry McCann

Houzhui (T 44.02), Shouying (T 44.03), Fuding (T 44.04), Guciyi (T 44.21)*, Gucier (T 44.22)*, Gucisan (T 44.23)*, Zhongjiuli (T 88.25), Sizhi (T 77.20)
Bleed Weizhong (BL 40), Lumbar Kidney Water Zone, Buttocks and Ischial Zone

Tung Acup — Esther Su

Tianhuangfu [shenguan] (T 77.18), Zhengjin (T 77.01), Zhengzong (T 77.02), Huagusan (T 55.04), Huagusi (T 55.05), Renzhong (GV 26)
Bleed Weizhong (BL 40)

Tung Acup — Dr. Chuan-Min Wang

Herniated disk: Needle Minghuang (T 88.12), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Qihuang (T 88.14). Bleed popliteal fossa or around fibula head area.

Tung Acup — Classic

Needle contralateral to the pain. If the pain is in the center, needle bilaterally or the side with the more ah shi points. If the pain is bilateral, needle bilaterally.
Linggu (T 22.05), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Xiabai (T 22.07), Chengshan (BL 57), Zhengjin (T 77.01), Zhengzong (T 77.02), Zhengshi (T 77.03), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25), Minghuang (T 88.12), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Qihuang (T 88.14), Tianhuang (T 77.17), Dihuang (T 77.19), Renhuang (T 77.21), Zhoushui (T 1010.25)
Zhongbai (T 22.06), Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Minghuang (T 88.12), Qihuang (T 88.14), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25)
Bleed the affected area. Bleed before needling for the best results.
Sciatica: Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Zhongbai (T 22.06), Xiabai (T 22.07) , Sanchayi (T 22.15)*, Sanchaer (T 22.16)*, Sanchasan (T 22.17)*, Wanshunyi (T 22.08), Wanshuner (T 22.09), Shoujie (T 22.10), Erjiaoming (T 11.12), Shangqu (T 44.16), Xiaqu (T 44.15), Yunbai (T 44.11), Shouwujin (T 33.08), Shouqianjin (T 33.09), Tianhuang (T 77.17), Dihuang (T 77.19), Renhuang (T 77.21), Huaguyi (T 55.02), Huagusi (T 55.05), Mufu (T 88.38)*, Muliang (T 88.39)*, Muchang (T 88.40)*, Pianjian (T 44.20), Huochang (T 88.43)*, Huoling (T 33.05), Tianhuangfu [shenguan] (T 77.18), Yuhuo (T 1010.21), Zhengjin (T 77.01), Zhoujin (T 1010.24), Zhoukun (T 1010.03). Bleed the dark visible from the hip to Weizhong (BL 40). Bleed before needling for the best results.

TCM Acup

Ah shi points on the back, Yinmen (BL 37), Chengshan (BL 57). Strongly stimulate and remove the needles.
Shenshu (BL 23), Yaoyangguan (GV 3), Weizhong (BL 40), Huantiao (GB 30), Chengfu (BL 36)
Zanzhu (BL 2), Tongziliao (GB 1), Fengchi (GB 20)
Sciatica:
- Source 12 : Tongziliao (GB 1), Fengchi (GB 20), Zanzhu (BL 2), Huantiao (GB 30), Chengfu (BL 36), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Chengshan (BL 57), Qiuxu (GB 40), Huatuojiaji (Ex-B2) from L4 – S1
- Source 6 : Yaoyangguan (GV 3), Zhibian (BL 54), Huantiao (GB 30), Yinmen (BL 37), Weizhong (BL 40), Chengshan (BL 57), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Kunlun (BL 60)
- Source 13: Zhibian (BL 54), Huantiao (GB 30), Chengshan (BL 57), Kunlun (BL 60), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Qiuxu (GB 40), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Fenglong (ST 40), Zusanli (ST 36), Shenshu (BL 23), Dachangshu (BL 25), ashi points.
- Source 14: Zhishi (BL 52), Huantiao (GB 30), Yinmen (BL 37), Chengjin (BL 56), Guanyuanshu (BL 26), Zhibian (BL 54), Chengshan (BL 57), Feiyang (BL 58)
- Source 16 : Dachangshu (BL 25), Guanyuanshu (BL 26), Huantiao (GB 30), Yaoshu (GV 2), Weizhong (BL 40), Weiyang (BL 39), Shangliao (BL 31), Ciliao (BL 32), Zhongliao (BL 33), Xialiao (BL 34), Yinmen (BL 37), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Chengshan (BL 57), Kunlun (BL 60), Baihuanshu (BL 30), Chengfu (BL 36), Yangjiao (GB 35), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Fuyang (BL 59)
- Source 18 : Huatuojiaji (Ex-B2) around L4,5, Huantiao (GB 30), Zhibian (BL 54), Chengfu (BL 36), Yinmen (BL 37), Weizhong (BL 40), Chengshan (BL 57), Yanglingquan (GB 34)
- Source 19 : Huantiao (GB 30), Weizhong (BL 40), Shenshu (BL 23), Kunlun (BL 60), Dadu (SP 2)
- Source 23 : Huantiao (GB 30), Weizhong (BL 40), Yinmen (BL 37), Zusanli (ST 36), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Kunlun (BL 60), Qiuxu (GB 40), Yanglingquan (GB 34)

Ear Acup — Traditional

Lower back (search for the most sensitive and painful point), Shenmen, Adrenals

Auricular Medicine — Dr. Li-Chun Huang

Herniated disk: Occiput, Lesser Occipital Nerve, Large Auricular Nerve, Shenmen, Golden Triangle (Triangle Area of Cervical Vertebra ), Silver Triangle (Triangle Area of Sciatic) and Bronze Triangle (Three Shoulder Points), corresponding point of pain. Bleed Ear Apex.
Sciatic nerve pain: Triangle Area of Sciatic. Bleed Ear Apex.

With shooting pain

TCM Diagnosis

Qi and blood stagnation

Herbal Formula

Back Support (HD)

Flex (NP)

Back Support (HD)

Acupuncture

Balance Method — Dr. Richard Tan

Needle the following points on the side opposite the pain: Hegu (LI 4), Houxi (SI 3), Wangu (SI 4), Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Zhongbai (T 22.06), Dazhong (KI 4) or ah shi points nearby, Fuliu (KI 7), Ququan (LR 8) or ah shi points nearby
Needle the following points on the same side as the pain: All ah shi points nearby Chize (LU 5), Kongzui (LU 6), Shaohai (HT 3) to Lingdao (HT 4), Shugu (BL 65)
Needle ah shi points around Fengfu (GV 16) to Houding (GV 19).

BodyMapping Acup — Cole Magbanua

Needle the opposite side of the pain. If the pain is bilateral, needle bilaterally.
Herniated disc: Kongzui (LU 6), 2 needles from Kongzui (LU 6), 2 needles from Chengshan (BL 57) to Feiyang (BL 58), Kunlun (BL 60), thread needle from Dazhong (KI 4) to Taixi (KI 3), Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04)
Gluteus muscles or rotators involved: Needle two points on the opposite side of the pain from Jianzhen (SI 9) to Naoshu (SI 10), 3 to 5 more needles on ashi points around Naoshu (SI 10) and make sure the needle is DEEP into the muscles.
Needle the same side of the pain Zulinqi (GB 41) deeply.
SI Joint: Needle Cole’s SI joint point on the opposite side of the pain. It is is distal to the ulnar, lateral and medial to Yanglao (SI 6). This point is directly opposite of Shenmen (HT 7). Angle of needling should be towards Shenmen (HT 7) as well.
Bone Spur: 2 to 5 needles on the pisiform bone, tapping the bone, ashi points on the occipital bone.

DNA — Bob Doane

Needle both anterior and posterior to the prominence of the external malleolus.
Needle close to the tendons and bones.
Needle into the joint at Zhaohai (KI 6), Kunlun (BL 60), and Qiuxu (GB 40).
Needle bilaterally.

Tung Acup — Henry McCann

Houzhui (T 44.02), Shouying (T 44.03), Fuding (T 44.04), Guciyi (T 44.21)*, Gucier (T 44.22)*, Gucisan (T 44.23)*, Zhongjiuli (T 88.25), Sizhi (T 77.20)
Bleed Weizhong (BL 40), Lumbar Kidney Water Zone, Buttocks and Ischial Zone

Tung Acup — Esther Su

Tianhuangfu [shenguan] (T 77.18), Zhengjin (T 77.01), Zhengzong (T 77.02), Huagusan (T 55.04), Huagusi (T 55.05), Renzhong (GV 26)
Bleed Weizhong (BL 40)

Tung Acup — Dr. Chuan-Min Wang

Herniated disk: Needle Minghuang (T 88.12), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Qihuang (T 88.14). Bleed popliteal fossa or around fibula head area.

Tung Acup — Classic

Needle contralateral to the pain. If the pain is in the center, needle bilaterally or the side with the more ah shi points. If the pain is bilateral, needle bilaterally.
Linggu (T 22.05), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Xiabai (T 22.07), Chengshan (BL 57), Zhengjin (T 77.01), Zhengzong (T 77.02), Zhengshi (T 77.03), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25), Minghuang (T 88.12), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Qihuang (T 88.14), Tianhuang (T 77.17), Dihuang (T 77.19), Renhuang (T 77.21), Zhoushui (T 1010.25)
Zhongbai (T 22.06), Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Minghuang (T 88.12), Qihuang (T 88.14), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25)
Bleed the affected area. Bleed before needling for the best results.
Sciatica: Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Zhongbai (T 22.06), Xiabai (T 22.07) , Sanchayi (T 22.15)*, Sanchaer (T 22.16)*, Sanchasan (T 22.17)*, Wanshunyi (T 22.08), Wanshuner (T 22.09), Shoujie (T 22.10), Erjiaoming (T 11.12), Shangqu (T 44.16), Xiaqu (T 44.15), Yunbai (T 44.11), Shouwujin (T 33.08), Shouqianjin (T 33.09), Tianhuang (T 77.17), Dihuang (T 77.19), Renhuang (T 77.21), Huaguyi (T 55.02), Huagusi (T 55.05), Mufu (T 88.38)*, Muliang (T 88.39)*, Muchang (T 88.40)*, Pianjian (T 44.20), Huochang (T 88.43)*, Huoling (T 33.05), Tianhuangfu [shenguan] (T 77.18), Yuhuo (T 1010.21), Zhengjin (T 77.01), Zhoujin (T 1010.24), Zhoukun (T 1010.03). Bleed the dark visible from the hip to Weizhong (BL 40). Bleed before needling for the best results.

TCM Acup

Ah shi points on the back, Yinmen (BL 37), Chengshan (BL 57). Strongly stimulate and remove the needles.
Shenshu (BL 23), Yaoyangguan (GV 3), Weizhong (BL 40), Huantiao (GB 30), Chengfu (BL 36)
Zanzhu (BL 2), Tongziliao (GB 1), Fengchi (GB 20)
Sciatica:
- Source 12 : Tongziliao (GB 1), Fengchi (GB 20), Zanzhu (BL 2), Huantiao (GB 30), Chengfu (BL 36), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Chengshan (BL 57), Qiuxu (GB 40), Huatuojiaji (Ex-B2) from L4 – S1
- Source 6 : Yaoyangguan (GV 3), Zhibian (BL 54), Huantiao (GB 30), Yinmen (BL 37), Weizhong (BL 40), Chengshan (BL 57), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Kunlun (BL 60)
- Source 13: Zhibian (BL 54), Huantiao (GB 30), Chengshan (BL 57), Kunlun (BL 60), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Qiuxu (GB 40), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Fenglong (ST 40), Zusanli (ST 36), Shenshu (BL 23), Dachangshu (BL 25), ashi points.
- Source 14: Zhishi (BL 52), Huantiao (GB 30), Yinmen (BL 37), Chengjin (BL 56), Guanyuanshu (BL 26), Zhibian (BL 54), Chengshan (BL 57), Feiyang (BL 58)
- Source 16 : Dachangshu (BL 25), Guanyuanshu (BL 26), Huantiao (GB 30), Yaoshu (GV 2), Weizhong (BL 40), Weiyang (BL 39), Shangliao (BL 31), Ciliao (BL 32), Zhongliao (BL 33), Xialiao (BL 34), Yinmen (BL 37), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Chengshan (BL 57), Kunlun (BL 60), Baihuanshu (BL 30), Chengfu (BL 36), Yangjiao (GB 35), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Fuyang (BL 59)
- Source 18 : Huatuojiaji (Ex-B2) around L4,5, Huantiao (GB 30), Zhibian (BL 54), Chengfu (BL 36), Yinmen (BL 37), Weizhong (BL 40), Chengshan (BL 57), Yanglingquan (GB 34)
- Source 19 : Huantiao (GB 30), Weizhong (BL 40), Shenshu (BL 23), Kunlun (BL 60), Dadu (SP 2)
- Source 23 : Huantiao (GB 30), Weizhong (BL 40), Yinmen (BL 37), Zusanli (ST 36), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Kunlun (BL 60), Qiuxu (GB 40), Yanglingquan (GB 34)

Ear Acup — Traditional

Lower back (search for the most sensitive and painful point), Shenmen, Adrenals

Auricular Medicine — Dr. Li-Chun Huang

Herniated disk: Occiput, Lesser Occipital Nerve, Large Auricular Nerve, Shenmen, Golden Triangle (Triangle Area of Cervical Vertebra ), Silver Triangle (Triangle Area of Sciatic) and Bronze Triangle (Three Shoulder Points), corresponding point of pain. Bleed Ear Apex.
Sciatic nerve pain: Triangle Area of Sciatic. Bleed Ear Apex.

With back pain

TCM Diagnosis

Qi and blood stagnation

Herbal Formula

Back Support (HD)

Acupuncture

Balance Method — Dr. Richard Tan

Needle the following points on the side opposite the pain: Hegu (LI 4), Houxi (SI 3), Wangu (SI 4), Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Zhongbai (T 22.06), Dazhong (KI 4) or ah shi points nearby, Fuliu (KI 7), Ququan (LR 8) or ah shi points nearby
Needle the following points on the same side as the pain: All ah shi points nearby Chize (LU 5), Kongzui (LU 6), Shaohai (HT 3) to Lingdao (HT 4), Shugu (BL 65)
Needle ah shi points around Fengfu (GV 16) to Houding (GV 19).

BodyMapping Acup — Cole Magbanua

Needle the opposite side of the pain. If the pain is bilateral, needle bilaterally.
Herniated disc: Kongzui (LU 6), 2 needles from Kongzui (LU 6), 2 needles from Chengshan (BL 57) to Feiyang (BL 58), Kunlun (BL 60), thread needle from Dazhong (KI 4) to Taixi (KI 3), Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04)
Gluteus muscles or rotators involved: Needle two points on the opposite side of the pain from Jianzhen (SI 9) to Naoshu (SI 10), 3 to 5 more needles on ashi points around Naoshu (SI 10) and make sure the needle is DEEP into the muscles.
Needle the same side of the pain Zulinqi (GB 41) deeply.
SI Joint: Needle Cole’s SI joint point on the opposite side of the pain. It is is distal to the ulnar, lateral and medial to Yanglao (SI 6). This point is directly opposite of Shenmen (HT 7). Angle of needling should be towards Shenmen (HT 7) as well.
Bone Spur: 2 to 5 needles on the pisiform bone, tapping the bone, ashi points on the occipital bone.

DNA — Bob Doane

Needle both anterior and posterior to the prominence of the external malleolus.
Needle close to the tendons and bones.
Needle into the joint at Zhaohai (KI 6), Kunlun (BL 60), and Qiuxu (GB 40).
Needle bilaterally.

Tung Acup — Henry McCann

Houzhui (T 44.02), Shouying (T 44.03), Fuding (T 44.04), Guciyi (T 44.21)*, Gucier (T 44.22)*, Gucisan (T 44.23)*, Zhongjiuli (T 88.25), Sizhi (T 77.20)
Bleed Weizhong (BL 40), Lumbar Kidney Water Zone, Buttocks and Ischial Zone

Tung Acup — Esther Su

Tianhuangfu [shenguan] (T 77.18), Zhengjin (T 77.01), Zhengzong (T 77.02), Huagusan (T 55.04), Huagusi (T 55.05), Renzhong (GV 26)
Bleed Weizhong (BL 40)

Tung Acup — Dr. Chuan-Min Wang

Herniated disk: Needle Minghuang (T 88.12), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Qihuang (T 88.14). Bleed popliteal fossa or around fibula head area.

Tung Acup — Classic

Needle contralateral to the pain. If the pain is in the center, needle bilaterally or the side with the more ah shi points. If the pain is bilateral, needle bilaterally.
Linggu (T 22.05), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Xiabai (T 22.07), Chengshan (BL 57), Zhengjin (T 77.01), Zhengzong (T 77.02), Zhengshi (T 77.03), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25), Minghuang (T 88.12), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Qihuang (T 88.14), Tianhuang (T 77.17), Dihuang (T 77.19), Renhuang (T 77.21), Zhoushui (T 1010.25)
Zhongbai (T 22.06), Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Minghuang (T 88.12), Qihuang (T 88.14), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25)
Bleed the affected area. Bleed before needling for the best results.
Sciatica: Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Zhongbai (T 22.06), Xiabai (T 22.07) , Sanchayi (T 22.15)*, Sanchaer (T 22.16)*, Sanchasan (T 22.17)*, Wanshunyi (T 22.08), Wanshuner (T 22.09), Shoujie (T 22.10), Erjiaoming (T 11.12), Shangqu (T 44.16), Xiaqu (T 44.15), Yunbai (T 44.11), Shouwujin (T 33.08), Shouqianjin (T 33.09), Tianhuang (T 77.17), Dihuang (T 77.19), Renhuang (T 77.21), Huaguyi (T 55.02), Huagusi (T 55.05), Mufu (T 88.38)*, Muliang (T 88.39)*, Muchang (T 88.40)*, Pianjian (T 44.20), Huochang (T 88.43)*, Huoling (T 33.05), Tianhuangfu [shenguan] (T 77.18), Yuhuo (T 1010.21), Zhengjin (T 77.01), Zhoujin (T 1010.24), Zhoukun (T 1010.03). Bleed the dark visible from the hip to Weizhong (BL 40). Bleed before needling for the best results.

TCM Acup

Ah shi points on the back, Yinmen (BL 37), Chengshan (BL 57). Strongly stimulate and remove the needles.
Shenshu (BL 23), Yaoyangguan (GV 3), Weizhong (BL 40), Huantiao (GB 30), Chengfu (BL 36)
Zanzhu (BL 2), Tongziliao (GB 1), Fengchi (GB 20)
Sciatica:
- Source 12 : Tongziliao (GB 1), Fengchi (GB 20), Zanzhu (BL 2), Huantiao (GB 30), Chengfu (BL 36), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Chengshan (BL 57), Qiuxu (GB 40), Huatuojiaji (Ex-B2) from L4 – S1
- Source 6 : Yaoyangguan (GV 3), Zhibian (BL 54), Huantiao (GB 30), Yinmen (BL 37), Weizhong (BL 40), Chengshan (BL 57), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Kunlun (BL 60)
- Source 13: Zhibian (BL 54), Huantiao (GB 30), Chengshan (BL 57), Kunlun (BL 60), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Qiuxu (GB 40), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Fenglong (ST 40), Zusanli (ST 36), Shenshu (BL 23), Dachangshu (BL 25), ashi points.
- Source 14: Zhishi (BL 52), Huantiao (GB 30), Yinmen (BL 37), Chengjin (BL 56), Guanyuanshu (BL 26), Zhibian (BL 54), Chengshan (BL 57), Feiyang (BL 58)
- Source 16 : Dachangshu (BL 25), Guanyuanshu (BL 26), Huantiao (GB 30), Yaoshu (GV 2), Weizhong (BL 40), Weiyang (BL 39), Shangliao (BL 31), Ciliao (BL 32), Zhongliao (BL 33), Xialiao (BL 34), Yinmen (BL 37), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Chengshan (BL 57), Kunlun (BL 60), Baihuanshu (BL 30), Chengfu (BL 36), Yangjiao (GB 35), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Fuyang (BL 59)
- Source 18 : Huatuojiaji (Ex-B2) around L4,5, Huantiao (GB 30), Zhibian (BL 54), Chengfu (BL 36), Yinmen (BL 37), Weizhong (BL 40), Chengshan (BL 57), Yanglingquan (GB 34)
- Source 19 : Huantiao (GB 30), Weizhong (BL 40), Shenshu (BL 23), Kunlun (BL 60), Dadu (SP 2)
- Source 23 : Huantiao (GB 30), Weizhong (BL 40), Yinmen (BL 37), Zusanli (ST 36), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Kunlun (BL 60), Qiuxu (GB 40), Yanglingquan (GB 34)

Ear Acup — Traditional

Lower back (search for the most sensitive and painful point), Shenmen, Adrenals

Auricular Medicine — Dr. Li-Chun Huang

Herniated disk: Occiput, Lesser Occipital Nerve, Large Auricular Nerve, Shenmen, Golden Triangle (Triangle Area of Cervical Vertebra ), Silver Triangle (Triangle Area of Sciatic) and Bronze Triangle (Three Shoulder Points), corresponding point of pain. Bleed Ear Apex.
Sciatic nerve pain: Triangle Area of Sciatic. Bleed Ear Apex.

Due to bone spurs

TCM Diagnosis

Qi and blood stagnation with phlegm formation

Herbal Formula

Back Support (HD)

Flex (SPR)

Back Support (HD)

Acupuncture

Balance Method — Dr. Richard Tan

Needle the following points on the side opposite the pain: Hegu (LI 4), Houxi (SI 3), Wangu (SI 4), Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Zhongbai (T 22.06), Dazhong (KI 4) or ah shi points nearby, Fuliu (KI 7), Ququan (LR 8) or ah shi points nearby
Needle the following points on the same side as the pain: All ah shi points nearby Chize (LU 5), Kongzui (LU 6), Shaohai (HT 3) to Lingdao (HT 4), Shugu (BL 65)
Needle ah shi points around Fengfu (GV 16) to Houding (GV 19).

BodyMapping Acup — Cole Magbanua

Needle the opposite side of the pain. If the pain is bilateral, needle bilaterally.
Herniated disc: Kongzui (LU 6), 2 needles from Kongzui (LU 6), 2 needles from Chengshan (BL 57) to Feiyang (BL 58), Kunlun (BL 60), thread needle from Dazhong (KI 4) to Taixi (KI 3), Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04)
Gluteus muscles or rotators involved: Needle two points on the opposite side of the pain from Jianzhen (SI 9) to Naoshu (SI 10), 3 to 5 more needles on ashi points around Naoshu (SI 10) and make sure the needle is DEEP into the muscles.
Needle the same side of the pain Zulinqi (GB 41) deeply.
SI Joint: Needle Cole’s SI joint point on the opposite side of the pain. It is is distal to the ulnar, lateral and medial to Yanglao (SI 6). This point is directly opposite of Shenmen (HT 7). Angle of needling should be towards Shenmen (HT 7) as well.
Bone Spur: 2 to 5 needles on the pisiform bone, tapping the bone, ashi points on the occipital bone.

DNA — Bob Doane

Needle both anterior and posterior to the prominence of the external malleolus.
Needle close to the tendons and bones.
Needle into the joint at Zhaohai (KI 6), Kunlun (BL 60), and Qiuxu (GB 40).
Needle bilaterally.

Tung Acup — Henry McCann

Houzhui (T 44.02), Shouying (T 44.03), Fuding (T 44.04), Guciyi (T 44.21)*, Gucier (T 44.22)*, Gucisan (T 44.23)*, Zhongjiuli (T 88.25), Sizhi (T 77.20)
Bleed Weizhong (BL 40), Lumbar Kidney Water Zone, Buttocks and Ischial Zone

Tung Acup — Esther Su

Tianhuangfu [shenguan] (T 77.18), Zhengjin (T 77.01), Zhengzong (T 77.02), Huagusan (T 55.04), Huagusi (T 55.05), Renzhong (GV 26)
Bleed Weizhong (BL 40)

Tung Acup — Dr. Chuan-Min Wang

Herniated disk: Needle Minghuang (T 88.12), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Qihuang (T 88.14). Bleed popliteal fossa or around fibula head area.

Tung Acup — Classic

Needle contralateral to the pain. If the pain is in the center, needle bilaterally or the side with the more ah shi points. If the pain is bilateral, needle bilaterally.
Linggu (T 22.05), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Xiabai (T 22.07), Chengshan (BL 57), Zhengjin (T 77.01), Zhengzong (T 77.02), Zhengshi (T 77.03), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25), Minghuang (T 88.12), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Qihuang (T 88.14), Tianhuang (T 77.17), Dihuang (T 77.19), Renhuang (T 77.21), Zhoushui (T 1010.25)
Zhongbai (T 22.06), Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Minghuang (T 88.12), Qihuang (T 88.14), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25)
Bleed the affected area. Bleed before needling for the best results.
Sciatica: Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Zhongbai (T 22.06), Xiabai (T 22.07) , Sanchayi (T 22.15)*, Sanchaer (T 22.16)*, Sanchasan (T 22.17)*, Wanshunyi (T 22.08), Wanshuner (T 22.09), Shoujie (T 22.10), Erjiaoming (T 11.12), Shangqu (T 44.16), Xiaqu (T 44.15), Yunbai (T 44.11), Shouwujin (T 33.08), Shouqianjin (T 33.09), Tianhuang (T 77.17), Dihuang (T 77.19), Renhuang (T 77.21), Huaguyi (T 55.02), Huagusi (T 55.05), Mufu (T 88.38)*, Muliang (T 88.39)*, Muchang (T 88.40)*, Pianjian (T 44.20), Huochang (T 88.43)*, Huoling (T 33.05), Tianhuangfu [shenguan] (T 77.18), Yuhuo (T 1010.21), Zhengjin (T 77.01), Zhoujin (T 1010.24), Zhoukun (T 1010.03). Bleed the dark visible from the hip to Weizhong (BL 40). Bleed before needling for the best results.

TCM Acup

Ah shi points on the back, Yinmen (BL 37), Chengshan (BL 57). Strongly stimulate and remove the needles.
Shenshu (BL 23), Yaoyangguan (GV 3), Weizhong (BL 40), Huantiao (GB 30), Chengfu (BL 36)
Zanzhu (BL 2), Tongziliao (GB 1), Fengchi (GB 20)
Sciatica:
- Source 12 : Tongziliao (GB 1), Fengchi (GB 20), Zanzhu (BL 2), Huantiao (GB 30), Chengfu (BL 36), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Chengshan (BL 57), Qiuxu (GB 40), Huatuojiaji (Ex-B2) from L4 – S1
- Source 6 : Yaoyangguan (GV 3), Zhibian (BL 54), Huantiao (GB 30), Yinmen (BL 37), Weizhong (BL 40), Chengshan (BL 57), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Kunlun (BL 60)
- Source 13: Zhibian (BL 54), Huantiao (GB 30), Chengshan (BL 57), Kunlun (BL 60), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Qiuxu (GB 40), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Fenglong (ST 40), Zusanli (ST 36), Shenshu (BL 23), Dachangshu (BL 25), ashi points.
- Source 14: Zhishi (BL 52), Huantiao (GB 30), Yinmen (BL 37), Chengjin (BL 56), Guanyuanshu (BL 26), Zhibian (BL 54), Chengshan (BL 57), Feiyang (BL 58)
- Source 16 : Dachangshu (BL 25), Guanyuanshu (BL 26), Huantiao (GB 30), Yaoshu (GV 2), Weizhong (BL 40), Weiyang (BL 39), Shangliao (BL 31), Ciliao (BL 32), Zhongliao (BL 33), Xialiao (BL 34), Yinmen (BL 37), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Chengshan (BL 57), Kunlun (BL 60), Baihuanshu (BL 30), Chengfu (BL 36), Yangjiao (GB 35), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Fuyang (BL 59)
- Source 18 : Huatuojiaji (Ex-B2) around L4,5, Huantiao (GB 30), Zhibian (BL 54), Chengfu (BL 36), Yinmen (BL 37), Weizhong (BL 40), Chengshan (BL 57), Yanglingquan (GB 34)
- Source 19 : Huantiao (GB 30), Weizhong (BL 40), Shenshu (BL 23), Kunlun (BL 60), Dadu (SP 2)
- Source 23 : Huantiao (GB 30), Weizhong (BL 40), Yinmen (BL 37), Zusanli (ST 36), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Kunlun (BL 60), Qiuxu (GB 40), Yanglingquan (GB 34)

Ear Acup — Traditional

Lower back (search for the most sensitive and painful point), Shenmen, Adrenals

Auricular Medicine — Dr. Li-Chun Huang

Herniated disk: Occiput, Lesser Occipital Nerve, Large Auricular Nerve, Shenmen, Golden Triangle (Triangle Area of Cervical Vertebra ), Silver Triangle (Triangle Area of Sciatic) and Bronze Triangle (Three Shoulder Points), corresponding point of pain. Bleed Ear Apex.
Sciatic nerve pain: Triangle Area of Sciatic. Bleed Ear Apex.

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