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03/02/2025

Pain Patterns – A Key to Precise Diagnosis and Effective Treatment

In Japanese medicine, we call these pain patterns—sensitive areas that we identify through palpation. They are called patterns because, in many cases, the same areas tend to appear repeatedly.

It’s fascinating to see how different patients, with different complaints, present with similar pain patterns. Recognizing these patterns helps us tailor a precise and effective treatment.

I often discuss root treatment versus branch treatment (symptom-focused treatment)—the key question being: when should we address the root cause directly, and when is it better to focus on the branch?

Today, I had a perfect case in the clinic where both approaches came together seamlessly.

The Case

A 70-year-old patient came in complaining of “arthritis in both thumbs.” Examination revealed pain, restriction, and limited mobility in both thumbs.

This wasn’t the first time I had treated this type of pain, and over the years, I’ve noticed a recurring pain pattern in such cases.

The pain in the thumbs appears symmetrically, and tenderness is consistently found at CV-6, St-12, and Bl-23—a diagnostic pattern related to the Yin Qiao meridian
(Treatment: Kid-6, Lu-7, Bl-23).

I pay special attention to Lu-7, searching for the precise depth and angle to release the pain in the thumb area.

The Healing Process

Improvement is not immediate—it’s a process. In such cases, strengthening the root leads to symptomatic relief.

As we treated the thumbs (already showing significant improvement after four sessions), the patient also experienced relief in her lower back pain, which she hadn’t mentioned, and a significant improvement in urinary urgency, which she also had forgotten to report.

The Beauty of This Approach

A treatment that starts from the root can influence deep layers while still addressing more superficial symptoms along different meridians.

This is a pattern I see often in my clinic. The treatment is simple, highly effective, and leads to stable, lasting improvement—even in difficult cases involving degenerative joint and bone disease.

In the picture below is how I scribble the pattern and treatment.

And as Sensei Shudo Denmei says:
“The art of acupuncture lies in its simplicity”
❤️🙏

17/01/2025

Understanding the pain patterns of Dr. Janet Travell’s trigger points is clinically significant.
These insights are a MUST for every acupuncturist.

10/01/2025

“The art of Acupuncture lies in its simplicity”

(Shudo Denmei)

08/01/2025

Case Study: Acute Headache

I’d like to share a case that highlights the simplicity and precision of palpation-based diagnosis and Japanese acupuncture techniques.

A 32-year-old woman came to the clinic suffering from an unrelenting headache for five days. The headache began following a period of emotional stress. Painkillers provided no relief. During a brief intake, she also reported mild constipation, difficulty breathing, and exacerbated irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms.

The headache was constant, persisting even at night, and primarily concentrated above the eyes, in the temples, and slightly at the back of the head.

Palpation-Based Diagnosis

I began the examination with palpation of the neck. In most cases of headaches, sensitive areas can be found around the neck. The pain pattern reminded me of trigger points along the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle. As expected, her SCM was highly sensitive at several points along the muscle and its tendons.

One of my guiding principles is this: if I locate a sensitive area related to the complaint, and I can release it so it no longer feels tender, the issue will likely resolve or improve significantly. My goal was to ensure her SCM muscle became completely pain-free to my palpation.

Abdominal Diagnosis

Next, I assessed her abdomen. Notably, the area below her ribcage was highly sensitive to touch, particularly along the Re**us Abdominis muscle and the Stomach meridian (ST20–ST27). Interestingly, there was no tenderness at CV17, a point often associated with stress and worry. Surprises like this keep the work interesting!

The abdominal findings pointed clearly to a classic combination of points from my first year of studying Chinese medicine: Four Gates (LI-4 and LV-3).

Treatment Approach

Using the technique of Master Manaka, I connected the points with Ion Pumping Cords, facilitating energy movement between the needles. This approach is virtually painless due to its shallow needling style.

After about a minute, I reassessed her abdomen. The sensitivity had reduced significantly, and to my surprise, her neck tension had also eased. She was equally amazed by the immediate shift—Chinese medicine in action!

At this point, I stepped out to let her rest. The profound change reassured me this would be a successful treatment.

Final Steps and Outcome

After 20 minutes of deep sleep, she turned onto her stomach. I palpated her back and found tenderness around BL17 and BL18. I applied superficial needling at the most sensitive point, combined with a moxa lamp.

Ten minutes later, the session concluded. She reported her headache was completely gone, and she felt calm and deeply relaxed.

A follow-up call four days later revealed that the headache had not returned. She also experienced improved breathing, no constipation, and no abdominal pain.

This case was a joy to treat—simple, gentle, and precise work yielding profound results !
❤️🙏

06/01/2025

Salt Moxa for Diarrhea

In this video, I demonstrate how to use salt moxa on the navel—a simple, and super effective method to warm and strengthen the center, especially for treating diarrhea.

Watch the step-by-step demonstration and try it in your clinic!
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31/12/2024

My Greatest Teachers Are My Patients

In holistic medicine, every case is unique, and every session offers a new lesson. The most valuable insights our patients teach us are present in every treatment and every encounter. The key is to remain attentive and open.
sometimes the lesson is subtle, hidden , and other times, it hits you square in the face.

One of the most transformative lessons I’ve learned came from a cherished patient about 20 years ago, and it completely reshaped my understanding of the ripple effects of treatment.

It was a fairly routine session for hip pain and constipation. The diagnosis was clear: liver blood stagnation—Oketsu in Japanese. Thick, stagnant blood lacking vitality. The treatment was simple yet effective, and she left feeling calm and relaxed.

A week later, she returned for her follow-up, smiling and content. She told me everything felt much better, but what she really wanted to thank me for was… finding a new apartment!

I raised an eyebrow, skeptical and politely amused. “How are the pain and constipation related to finding an apartment?” I asked.

She looked at me with a mix of frustration and amusement and said:
“Don’t you get it? The treatment made me feel lighter and more optimistic. I left feeling a bit hungry, so I stopped at a café. While sitting there, I decided to give apartment hunting another shot, even though I’d given up. Suddenly, I saw an ad I liked, called immediately, and went to see it. The apartment was perfect. Even though I’m usually not spontaneous, I closed the deal right away. Now I have my dream apartment, and I couldn’t be happier!”

That moment was a turning point for me, an early and unforgettable lesson in my professional life. This kind and joyful patient opened my eyes to an extraordinary layer of Chinese medicine—the profound way it touches every aspect of our lives.

How has your practice taught you unexpected lessons?
Let’s share and grow together.

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