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This document describes Dr. Richard Tan's method of acupuncture. It discusses his book "Acupuncture 1, 2, 3" and outlines his 3-step approach: 1) Identify the affected "sick" meridian, 2) Determine the balancing "treating" meridian, and 3) Choose acupoints on the balancing meridian. It provides examples of treating various conditions like left hip pain, low back pain, tennis elbow, and knee pain using this method. Treatments involve inserting 1-12 needles for 30-60 minutes without electricity or moxa, and often provide immediate pain relief.
This document describes Dr. Richard Tan's method of acupuncture. It discusses his book "Acupuncture 1, 2, 3" and outlines his 3-step approach: 1) Identify the affected "sick" meridian, 2) Determine the balancing "treating" meridian, and 3) Choose acupoints on the balancing meridian. It provides examples of treating various conditions like left hip pain, low back pain, tennis elbow, and knee pain using this method. Treatments involve inserting 1-12 needles for 30-60 minutes without electricity or moxa, and often provide immediate pain relief.
This document describes Dr. Richard Tan's method of acupuncture. It discusses his book "Acupuncture 1, 2, 3" and outlines his 3-step approach: 1) Identify the affected "sick" meridian, 2) Determine the balancing "treating" meridian, and 3) Choose acupoints on the balancing meridian. It provides examples of treating various conditions like left hip pain, low back pain, tennis elbow, and knee pain using this method. Treatments involve inserting 1-12 needles for 30-60 minutes without electricity or moxa, and often provide immediate pain relief.
Simple and effective method for treating all types of pain Patients can often be treated sitting in chair without undressing Pain improvement is immediate Treatment time 30-60 minutes Use one to 12 needles (varies) No electricity or Moxa May need to repeat treatments at various intervals
Acupuncture 1, 2, 3
1. Identify the affected sick meridian(s)
2. Determine the balancing
or treating meridian(s)
3. Chose the acupoints to use
Assess desired response If no improvement, reassess Leave needles for 30-60 min.
Remember 3 Principal Meridian Sub-circuits!
Dr. Tans balancing meridians: first method: (opposite side)
LR-MH; TH-GB; KI-HT; SI-BL; SP-LU; LI-ST
Remember 3 Principal Meridian Sub-circuits!
Dr. Tans balancing meridians: third method: (opposite side)
TH-MH; GB-LR; SI-HT; BL-KI; LI-LU; ST-SP
Treating left hip pain
DR. TANS METHOD
1. Identify sick meridian:
Left hip Gall Bladder (GB 30) 2. Determine treating or balancing meridian (s): Right arm San Jiao 3. Determine the acupoint(s) Using the mirror format Palpate for ashi (tender) points Right arm SJ 14 was chosen
NEEDLE IN SJ 14
Treating left hip pain
DR. TANS METHOD
Left hip pain was 8/10
Needle was left for 30-60 min.
No electricity or moxa
Patient was able to continue to
work at her desk
After treatment, hip pain was
essentially gone. Patient was very happy. But pain gradually returned after 24 hours.
NEEDLE IN SJ 14
Treating left hip pain
DR. TANS METHOD
The same procedure was
repeated several times over the course of a month with similar benefits.
Unfortunately, MRI showed
severe OA and AVN and patient is scheduled to have elective surgery
NEEDLE IN SJ 14
Using Dr. Tans method for LBP
70 year old man with osteoarthritis
and controlled DM II and remote B/L THRs
c/o one month hx LBP,
3/10 at rest, 8/10 severity with activity No radiation or paresthesias Localizes pain around left L4 to S2 level
Using Dr. Tans method for LBP
Video of Tan's balance method of acupu
ncture for LBP.pptx
Tans method for LBP
1. Determine the affected median:
This case: left lower back bladder meridian at L4-S2 2. a. b. c.
Find the balancing meridians:
Small intestine meridian (synergistic meridian) Lung meridian Kidney meridian (coupled meridian)
3. Determine the acupoints using the mirror method or the imaging
method. a. SI 3-7 b. LU 6-10 c. KI 2 9 (palpate for ashi points)
Using Dr. Tans method for LBP
Video of Tan's balance method of acupu
ncture for LBP.pptx
Freds LBP treatment
Daily 60 min treatment x 3 days
Declined treatment after that
LBP continued to improve and he was
able to exercise on the treadmill and be free of disabling back pain
Tans method for elbow pain:
lateral epicondylitis
1. Determine the sick meridian:
for lateral epicondylitis: Large Intestine (LI 11)
2. Find the balancing treating meridians:
A. Stomach meridian (on the opposite leg) B. or C. Lung meridian (opposite arm) 3. A. B. C.
Determine the acupoints using the mirror method
ST 35 (opposite leg) or Lu 5 (opposite arm) (palpate for ashi points, which are likely more therapeutic) Leave needles in for 30-60 minutes, no electricity or Moxa. May repeat daily or as needed.
Tans method for knee pain:
patellofemoral syndrome
1. Determine the sick meridian(s):
Stomach meridian (St 35) 2. Find the balancing treating meridians: a. Large intestine meridian (arm, opposite side of the body) b. or c. Spleen meridian (opposite leg) 3. Determine the acupoints using the mirror format: a. LI 11 (opposite side) b. or c. SP 9 (opposite side) (palpate for ashi points, which are likely more therapeutic) Leave needles in for 30-60 minutes, no electricity or Moxa. May repeat daily or as needed. * LI 11 is effective for treating knee pain of various etiologies. (use arm on opposite side of body from painful knee.)
Patient live demonstrations
1. Locate the pain and determine the
sick meridian(s)
2. Determine the balancing or
treating meridian(s)
3. Using the mirroring format or the
imaging format, determine the acupoints use ashi points Pain should improve immediately.