Classical acupuncture for orthopedic disorders begins with the Nei Jing Ling Shu's description of the jing-jin ("sinew meridians" or myofascial tracts). Ancient methods of examining and treating the jing-jin complement the regional focus of the Spine and Extremities series by emphasizing longitudinal pathways of injury propagation, and of needle therapy.
Whether you use classical or modern approaches to orthopedic physical exam and acupuncture treatment, these classes expand well beyond simply needling ahshi (tender) points. Topics include:
- Analysis of the classical jing-jin in terms of contemporary anatomy and kinesiology
- Functions of the jing-jin to produce motion and maintain stability
- Classical methods of examining & treating the jing-jin, and what modern exam and needle techniques can add
- Review and over 25 (total 100+) myofascial tissues, needling locations and techniques, and muscle referred pain patterns along the jing-jin
- In-person classes include hands-on supervised practice
- Distance-learning classes include high-quality prerecorded webinar videos with close-ups of needling demonstration
Required for Certification in Acupuncture Orthopedics:
- Acupuncture Treatment of the Taiyang Jing-Jin: the Posterior Tract (8 hours)
- Acupuncture Treatment of the Shaoyang Jing-Jin: the Lateral Tract (8 hours)
- Acupuncture Treatment of the Yangming Jing-Jin: the Anterior Tract (8 hours)
- Acupuncture Treatment of the 3 Yin Jing-Jin: the Medial and Axial Tracts (8 hours)
