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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...
James Spears
Aug 23, 20235 min read
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...
James Spears
Aug 12, 20239 min read
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...
James Spears
Aug 9, 20238 min read
Shen Disturbance & Feeling into Emotions
Treating patients with anxiety, depression, and other conditions related to shen disturbance has become increasingly important for...
James Spears
Aug 4, 20235 min read
The Yin-Yang of Muscles, Meridians, and Myofascial Lines
In Chinese medicine, we use yin and yang as a useful method of pattern identification. Yin-Yang theory can also be applied to...
James Spears
Jun 29, 20236 min read
Master Tung's Points - Three Scholars, the Lung Meridian, and Manual Therapies
In my last post, I commented on LU 7 and the Three Scholars (33.13, 33.14, 33.15) which are a group of Master Tung's points located on...
James Spears
Apr 11, 20235 min read
Lung 7 & Master Tung's Points the Three Scholars (33.13 - 33.15)
Lung 7 (Lie Que, Broken Sequence) is a very popular point with diverse functions. However, getting a strong and immediate response with...
James Spears
Feb 20, 20235 min read
Kidney 6 (Zhao Hai) Shining Sea - Why I don't like this point
Kidney 6 the confluent point of the Yin Qiao (motility) vessel is known to be a very influential acupuncture point. Like many leg yin...
James Spears
Feb 8, 20236 min read
Emotions, Somatic Therapies, and Psychology
In the video below I discuss emotional healing and somatic therapies with American psychologist Douglas Holwerda. Topics we cover include...
James Spears
Jan 30, 20231 min read
The ANS, Yin-Yang, and Stress Responses
Of all systems in the body perhaps the autonomic nervous system (ANS) best demonstrates the essence of the yin-yang theory. The...
James Spears
Dec 27, 20223 min read
The Large Intestine and Triple Warmer Meridians Connection to the Superficial Back Arm Line (SBAL)
The large intestine and triple warmer meridians have similar point functions and both channels are located on the myofascial line known as the Superficial Back Arm Line (SBAL). In regards to point functions, we find that both LI and TW points can be used for treating similar disorders such as back pain, digestive problems, headaches, and disorders of the head and face. In the video below, I explain more about the meridians, points, and how they relate to the SBAL. Large Intes
James Spears
Nov 15, 20224 min read
Point Synergies & Dao Ma's
One of the most significant breakthroughs I've had practicing acupuncture was to truly grasp what a Dao Ma is and how to use them. In his...
James Spears
Oct 23, 20226 min read
Qi Kung and Somatic Therapies
There are many ways to practice qi kung and various systems teach different movements and methods. We can also speak of external forms...
James Spears
Oct 17, 20224 min read
Spleen 10, the Urinary System, and Passing Through Kidney Points
Spleen 10 (SP 10) is a popular acupuncture point best known for treating conditions related to the blood. It is used for gynecological...
James Spears
Aug 11, 20224 min read
Small Intestine 3, The Tai Yang Meridians, Myofascial Anatomy, and Master Tung's Points
Tai Yang Meridians as Functional Myofascial Groups The tai yang channels include the small intestine and urinary bladder meridians which run along the posterior regions of the body. This connection allows us to use points on the SI meridian to treat disorders of the UB meridian. The point small intestine 3 (SI 3) is well known for treating neck, back, and spinal pain due to it being the confluent point of the DU meridian. In addition to SI 3 treating conditions affecting the
James Spears
Jun 2, 20223 min read
Stomach 36 for Cardiovascular Disorders
Acupuncture can play a role in treating cardiovascular diseases and researchers have come to understand some of the mechanisms by which...
James Spears
Apr 22, 20223 min read
Lung 1 & Anterior Shoulder Pain
The acupuncture point lung 1 may be associated with anterior shoulder pain. Pain in this region may be related to muscles attaching on....
James Spears
Apr 7, 20224 min read
Spleen 6, San Yin Jiao, and the Deep Front Fascial Line
Spleen 6 (SP 6) is one of the most commonly used acupuncture points for treating a variety of disorders. In this post I will discuss how...
James Spears
Mar 21, 20224 min read
Stomach 38 (ST 38) for Shoulder Pain
Stomach 38 is recognized in TCM as an empirical point for frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). This point can also be used for other...
James Spears
Mar 16, 20224 min read
Master Tung's Hand Points
Master Tung's Hand Points and Myofascial Lines
James Spears
Mar 10, 20225 min read
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