Tendinitis belongs to the category of “tendon paralysis” in Chinese medicine, and for the treatment of tendon paralysis, acupuncture can be used at Ashi point, Waiguan, Xiexi, Daling, Hegu, and Yuzhi, etc. The main point is the pain point around the affected area.
1. A is the point: that is, the pain point around the affected area, this point is the main point.
2. Waiguan: this point is located between the radius and the ulna, 2 inches above the transverse line of the back of the wrist, and can be used in conjunction with this point when tendon paralysis occurs at the back of the wrist.
3. Xiexi: this point is located between the tendon of the extensor digitorum longus and the extensor digitorum longus, at the midpoint of the line between the tip of the inner ankle and the tip of the outer ankle; this point can be used in conjunction with this point when tendon paralysis occurs on the dorsum of the foot.
4. Daling: This point is located between the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis and the tendon of the palmaris longus, at the midpoint of the transverse line of the palm of the wrist, and can be used in conjunction with this point when the paralysis of tendons occurs in the tendons of the syncopal meridian of the hand.
5. Hegu: this point is also located at the midpoint of the radial side of the 2nd metacarpal bone, and can be used in conjunction with the Yangming meridian tendon of the hand when paralysis of the tendon occurs.
6. Yuzhi: This point is located at the midpoint of the radial side of the 1st metacarpal bone at the junction of the heart of the hand and the back of the hand, and the heart of the foot and the back of the foot, and can be used in conjunction with the Taiyin meridian tendon of the hand when paralysis of the tendon occurs.
Adverse reactions such as dizziness may occur when acupuncture is performed at the above acupuncture points; people who are drunk or overworked should avoid acupuncture; in addition, attention should be paid to local warmth after acupuncture to prevent the invasion of cold and dampness.
Tendonitis patients should actively go to the hospital, in addition, acupuncture operation should be carried out by a professional technician, do not operate on your own to avoid risks.