John Amaro, LAc, DC, Dipl. Ac.(NCCAOM), Dipl.Med.Ac.(IAMA)
As I reflect on my columns, I have come to the stark realization this issue will mark my 19th installment, including the one on Hand Miracle Points I wrote several years before becoming a "regular" columnist in October 1988.
I am continually intimidated, as I'm sure many of you reading this are, how Don Petersen Jr. and his exceptional staff can produce a tabloid of this caliber twice a month and provide it free of charge to every doctor of chiropractic, chiropractic student and supplier known to exist on planet earth. The whole logistics of the monumental amount of detail which goes into each issue is mindboggling.
Here I am, one journalist of a staff of scores whose only obligation is to meet my simple deadline with a copy ready to print in time for the next issue. Every month I promise myself and assistant editor, Debi Pugliese, "I will provide you with several month's articles in advance," and every month I'm federal expressing my column on the last day, as Dynamic Chiropractic holds the presses. Unfortunately, and as you can imagine, most of the other contributors have a similar problem. If I haven't said it before, allow me to say it now, "Keep up the good work, Don."
Well, my new year resolution for 1990 was to stay significantly ahead of my schedule to help lighten the load in the editorial office at press time. Suddenly, a flash of brilliancy came over me! I am aware of 91 specific miracle points over and above the ones I have previously discussed in the pages of "DC." I could write a column and show an illustration of each one of them, include case histories and comments on the 91 points and, lo-and-behold, I would be "seven years and seven months" ahead of schedule.
However, as I began to contemplate all of the significant factors in acupuncture/meridian therapy I have not touched on, such as ear acupuncture, cerebral acupuncture, Ryodoraku examination, five element correlation, and approximately 70 additional items I would like to discuss with you right now, the decision was made to share all 91 miracle points with you this month. Don, Debi, I'll send you a specific acupressure formula for stress induced gastric ulcer and be expecting my federal express package on the last day as usual.
Somewhere in the course of Asian history, the concept of acupuncture was established. When, where and how is a mystery today, and in all liklihood will remain that way. During this 5,000 (or more) year history, a number of specific reflex points occurring on the body and outside of the traditional meridians were firmly established. These points were referred to as "extra" points or more popularly as "miracle points" for their incredible success in a specific problem.
I could very easily write a column on each one of the 91 points to be presented in this article; however, it's important to remember "what you see is what you get." In other words, each point illustrated here is found in a specific location and has been shown to be extremely effective in a specific malady.
Keep this article in a safe and known location and refer to it often. What you are to be presented with is advanced acupuncture of the highest degree as these points are generally known to and used only by masters.
I personally use these points in my clinic and have likewise shared them with hundreds of students who constantly report to me of their success. Even though I cannot explain why they are effective, the clinical effects are extremely noteworthy.
A few points: one Tsun is the widest distance across the thumb. Three Tsun is a measurement which is four fingersbreadth wide. A "Fen" is one tenth of a Tsun; therefore, "5 Fen" is one half of a Tsun.
Please try these points. Incidentally, point #90 is one of the most significant points on the body for breech presentation. I know of nothing else which carries the same predictable success rate. I personally have dozens of case histories to my credit. I can say the same thing for at least 40 of the points illustrated here.
Remember, these points may be stimulated with a variety of non-invasive techniques to include teishein, piezo-electric, electronic, laser, finger pressure, or (state law-allowing and properly trained) needle stimulation. Neophytes, please stay with non-invasive techniques.
Miracle Points
1. Yuchien -- One Tsun lateral to LI 15 (shoulder pain/frozen shoulder)
2. Chihhsueh -- One Tsun lateral to CV 21 (asthma/cough/intercostal neuralgia)
3. Tanchuan -- 1.8 Tsun lateral to ST 16 (chronic bronchitis/asthma/emphysema)
4. Tsuoyi -- One Tsun L & R of ST 18 (mastitis/pleurisy)
5. Shihtsang -- 3 Tsun lateral to CV 12 (anorexia/ulcer/indigestion)
6. Yintu -- 5 Fen lateral to CV 12 L & R anorexia/ulcer/indigestion)
7. Hunshe -- One Tsun lateral to CV 8 (dysentery/indigestion)
8. Yicheng -- One Tsun lateral to CV 14 (premature ejaculation/impotence/scrotal eczema)
9. Shenhsi -- One Tsun inferior to ST 32 (diabetes)
10. Chienhsi -- 3 Tsun from upper border of patella when knee is bent (weakness or paralysis of lower limb/knee symptoms)
11. Kuanku -- 1.5 Tsun superior to ST 36 (arthritis of knee)
12. Hsihsia -- At lower border of patella (gastrocnemius myo cramp)
13. Lishang -- One Tsun above ST 36 (lower extremity circulatory disturbance)
14. Liwai -- One Tsun lateral to ST 36 (lower extremity myo power improvement point)
15. Lanwei -- 2 Tsun inferior to ST 36 (inability to raise and lower legs easily)
16. Naoching -- 2 Tsun superior to ST 41 (sleepiness/giddiness/forgetfulness)
17. Chienshu -- Between LU 2 and LI 15 (shoulder joint pain/poor movement)
18. Chiensanchen -- One Tsun superior to anterior axillary crease (shoulder pain/frozen shoulder)
19. Yeling -- 5 Fen superior to anterior axillary crease (shoulder pain/frozen shoulder)
20. Meihua -- 5 Fen superior and inferior to Yintu (#6) (anorexia/ulcer/abdominal complaints)
21. Tsechien -- One Tsun inferior to LU 5 in line with middle finger (goiter/forearm pain/paralysis with contraction upper arm)
22. Tsehsia -- Two Tsun inferior to LU 5 (toothache/forearm pain)
23. Hengwen -- 5 Fen lateral to SP 15 (4 Tsun lateral to CV 8) (polhidrosis/weakened body)
Some doctors thrive in a personality-based clinic and have a loyal following no matter what services or equipment they offer, but for most chiropractic offices who are trying to grow and expand, new equipment purchases help us stay relevant and continue to service our client base in the best, most up-to-date manner possible. So, regarding equipment purchasing: should you lease, get a bank loan, or pay cash?
Some pundits say that the upcoming presidential and congressional races, and many local races, might be the most consequential in our country’s history. We do not have the choice of sitting on the sidelines and hoping our patients will carry our water. Unlike other medical professions such as physical therapists, podiatrists, nurses, etc., the health care class (AMA) will not protect us. We must be in the game.
The most common condition affecting the shoulder is rotator-cuff disease. From acute tears to chronic tendinopathy, it’s common and needs a thorough workup. In fact, even asymptomatic shoulders can have full-thickness rotator-cuff rears in up to 40% of instances. Let’s look at additional conditions that can present to the office with weakness, loss of motion and pain in the shoulder beyond rotator-cuff tears.
