Master Tung Acupuncture Points for Knee Pain
Some of the best Master Tung points for knee pain are located on the fingers, hands, and arms. The points on the hands are especially...
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James Spears
- Aug 8
- 1 min
Best Acupuncture Points for Foot Pain
In the Master Tung system of acupuncture, we use points on the hands to treat pain in the feet. Points in the hands are needled on the...
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James Spears
- Jul 25
- 8 min
Best Acupuncture Points For Anxiety
In this post, I will discuss various acupuncture points for anxiety and compare TCM protocols to Master Tung's methods. Also included in...
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James Spears
- Jul 23
- 5 min
Master Tung’s Points - The Four Horses (88.17, 88.18, 88.19)
In this post, I will discuss Master Tung’s points known as the Four Horses, and in particular, I want to examine some of the lesser-known...
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James Spears
- Jul 10
- 5 min
Are Meridians Real?
To answer this question it is necessary to consider the yin-yang nature of the meridians and their point functions. The meridians have...
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James Spears
- Jul 5
- 2 min
Master Tung's Points 77.01, 77.02, & 77.03
These points are located in the Achilles tendon and are well-known for treating spinal pain, occipital headaches, and neck pain. As these...
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James Spears
- Jun 30
- 6 min
Qi Stagnation, Tension, & Myofascial Lines
In this post, I will explore the role of tension in the myofascial system and how this relates to qi stagnation, meridians, and...
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James Spears
- Jun 20
- 4 min
Qi Stagnation & Fascia
In Chinese medicine, we speak of qi stagnation which is a very common pattern associated with many conditions including musculoskeletal...
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James Spears
- May 14
- 4 min
Shen, Behavior, and Motivation
Shen disturbance is a common condition that many of us encounter daily in the clinic. In addition to anxiety and depression, shen...
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James Spears
- May 11
- 3 min
Lifestyle Changes
Often in the clinic, we may recommend lifestyle modifications for diet, exercise, smoking, sleeping, stress reduction, meditation, or...
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James Spears
- May 5
- 3 min
Acupuncture & Fascia - Core Essentials
In this post, I will cover some of the fundamental principles for why acupuncturists need to learn to think of meridians and point...
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James Spears
- Mar 19
- 4 min
Jing Essence & Cerebrospinal Fluid
In Chinese medicine theory, we speak of the jing essence and its relation to the kidneys and marrow. In TCM, the essence transforms into...
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James Spears
- Mar 17
- 4 min
Lung 7 and the Front Functional Line
Lung 7 (LU 7) is known to be the confluent point for the Conception Vessel (CV), and as the name implies there is a connection to the...
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James Spears
- Mar 7
- 3 min
Perceiving Qi
As acupuncturists and therapists it is vital for us to perceive subtle energy. A key question to ask ourselves is how do we recognize qi...
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James Spears
- Feb 6
- 5 min
Treating Occipital Headaches with Acupuncture
In this post, I will discuss how to treat occipital headaches using traditional acupuncture points, ear points, and Master Tung's points....
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James Spears
- Jan 24
- 6 min
Beyond SI 3 and UB 62 - A Simple Method for Getting Better Results
Using SI 3 and UB 62 together is a very well-known point combination that is said to open the Du Mai and Yang Qiao meridians. In this...
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James Spears
- Aug 27, 2023
- 5 min
How to Find the 6 Leg Yang Lines
In this post, I want to make a point (pun intended) for considering the feasibility of six lower leg yang lines. This should clear up...
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James Spears
- Aug 23, 2023
- 5 min
SP 6 and SP 9 for Neck, Lumbar, and Spinal Pain
In TCM Spleen 6 (SP 6) and Spleen 9 (SP 9) are well-known points used for a variety of disorders. They are best known for treating...
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James Spears
- Aug 12, 2023
- 9 min
Triple Warmer 5 (TW 5), Gallbladder 41 (GB 41) Point Variations & Shao Yang Anatomy
The shao yang meridians include the triple warmer and gallbladder channels which transverse the lateral regions of the body. Examining...
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James Spears
- Aug 9, 2023
- 8 min
The Tai Yang - Shao Yang Meridians & Master Tung's Points the 7 Tigers (77.26)
The Master Tung points known as the Seven Tigers (77.26) are in the region of UB 58 - UB 59 and between the tai yang and shao yang...
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