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[Brief introduction to silver needle warming therapy].

Rong Wang1, Yi Zhi-de

  • 1Yuncheng City Shengyitang Special Hospital of Hypersteogeny, Shanxi 044000, China.

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu = Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
|February 24, 2006
PubMed
Summary

A new therapy, Internal Classic, effectively treats soft tissue diseases by warming meridians and activating blood circulation. This approach offers superior pain relief and joint mobility compared to traditional acupuncture.

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Area of Science:

  • Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Acupuncture and Moxibustion
  • Soft Tissue Diseases

Background:

  • Soft tissue diseases are common and can cause significant pain and reduced mobility.
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine offers various therapeutic approaches for musculoskeletal conditions.
  • The Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic provides theoretical frameworks for understanding channel-based therapies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel clinical therapy, Internal Classic, for treating soft tissue diseases.
  • To investigate the therapeutic mechanisms of silver needle warming therapy in managing soft tissue ailments.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of Internal Classic compared to conventional acupuncture.

Main Methods:

  • The therapy is based on the principles of The Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic, focusing on soft tissue diseases of the twelve regular channels.

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  • Key techniques include deep needling at pressure pain points to reach bone and tendon, combined with moxibustion around the affected joint.
  • The study investigated the mechanism of action of this silver needle warming therapy.

    • Main Results:

    • Internal Classic demonstrated enhanced functions in warming and dredging channels, activating blood circulation, and alleviating pain.
    • The therapy promoted relaxation of muscles and tendons, leading to improved joint activity.
    • Significant and prolonged analgesic effects were observed, particularly for chronic and refractory soft tissue diseases.

    Conclusions:

    • Internal Classic therapy offers superior benefits over simple acupuncture for soft tissue diseases.
    • The therapeutic mechanism involves reducing aseptic inflammation, improving local blood supply, and alleviating muscular spasms.
    • This approach effectively relieves pain stemming from inflammation, ischemia, and muscle spasms in chronic conditions.