Foot Acupuncture

Effects of foot acupuncture:

(1) Adjustment of Yin and
Yang: Diseases may be cured
by foot acupuncture through
the adjustment of Yin and
Yang deficiency to restore
the normal physiological
functions of the body.
(2) Improvement of body
resistance and the discharge
of pathogens.
(3) Release of stasis of meridians.
According'to the mechanism of exchange between physiological and pathological
processes in the meridians and internal organs, the acupuncture and moxibustion
applied at acupoints may eliminate the pathogenic factors and cure the diseases.

Prindples for selecting acupoints:

(1) Selection of nearby acupoints: The local or nearby" acupoints are usually selected
to treat localized lesions with symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain and numbness
from either acute or chronic diseases. For example, Shangqiu (SP 5), Qiuxu (GB 40)
and J iexi (ST 41) can be used to treat ankle joint pain.
(2) Selection of remote acupoints: The remote acupoints may be selected according to
the theory of meridians and intemal organs. For example, Gongsun (SP 4) can be used
to treat stomachache, and Zhiyin (BL 67) can be selected to treat diseases of the head
and face.
(3) Selection of acupoints according to the nature of the diseases and the specific
function of the acupoints: Taichong (LR 3) can be used to treat stagnation of liver qi,
and J iexi (ST 41) can be used to relieve stomachache.

Foot acupuncture methods:

(1) Preparation before acupuncture: The quality of the needles should be checked
before application of acupuncture. The handle of the needles should be firmly welded
to the trunk, and the trunk should be straight, smooth, firm and elastic. The tip of the
needle should be as sharp as a pine needle. Needles with defects should be discarded.
Needles of different lengths and thicknesses are used according to the location of
acupoints as well as the physique and physical condition of the patient.
(2) Posture selection: The patient's posture when receiving foot acupuncture is very
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important for the correct localization of the aeupoints, the proper insertion and
manipulation of the needles, and the prevention of fainting and needle mishaps. In the
proper posture, the patient may comfortably keep his body still for a long time and the
practitioner can correctly locate the acupoints and conveniently apply acupuncture.
The common postures for foot acupuncture are the following:
Supine lying posture: Convenient for application of acupuncture to the dorsal side of
foot.
Lying on side posture: Convenient for application of acupuncture to lateral side of
foot.
Prone lying posture: Convenient for application of acupuncture to plantar side of foot.
(3) Sterilization: The acupuncture instruments are sterilized in an autoclave or by
boiling or soaking in alcohol. The needles used for patients with infectious diseases
should be strictly sterilized and stored separately. The skin and hands of the
practitioner may be sterilized with alcohol cotton bails.
(4) Insertion of needle: To insert the needle, the left thumb placed near the acupoint to
press the skin, and the needle is held by the right hand and inserted into the acupoint
along the nail of the left thumb. Strong stimulation may be applied to patients with
excessive syndrome, and weak stimulation may be applied to patients with deficient
syndrome. The needle may be retained in place for 10 to 20 minutes
and then removed, and a sterilized cotton ball is then placed over the puncture hole.
(5) Application of moxibustion: The burned end of a moxa roll is put 2 cm above the
acupoint for 3 to 5 minutes until the local skin is flushed. Bum injuries to the skin
must be carefully avoided.



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