[Essence of acupoints and meridians based on the studies of myofascial trigger points]

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2021 Jun 12;41(6):633-40. doi: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20200327-k0001.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Based on the modern anatomy and physiology, the referred pain of myofascial trigger points of each muscle is integrated; compared with the twelve meridians as well as conception vessel and governor vessel, the similarity of their position and running course is observed. With the current research progress of myofascial trigger points and fasciology, based on the running course of referred pain of trigger points, combined with fascia mechanics, nerve and vascular, the location of acupoints and meridians, as well as the relationship between acupoints and meridians, are discussed.

在现代解剖生理学基础上,将各个肌肉的肌筋膜触发点牵涉痛区域进行整合,对比传统经络的十二经脉和任督二脉,观察二者位置和走行的相似性;并通过目前肌筋膜触发点和筋膜学的研究进展,在触发点牵涉痛路径的基础上,结合筋膜力学、神经和血管思路深入理解穴位的定位和经络,以及穴位和经络的关系。.

Keywords: acupoint; meridian; myofascial trigger point; referred pain; stroke.

MeSH terms

  • Acupuncture Points
  • Humans
  • Meridians*
  • Muscles
  • Pain, Referred
  • Trigger Points