Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex

Course overview

The Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex has been the focus of studies that try to understand the brains role in chronic pain. The area of the scalp directly over the DLPFC contains several acupuncture points that, upon close study of the characters used to name them, reveals an interesting connection with the functions of this region of the brain. This course explores the clinical significance of including these acupuncture points in cases of chronic pain, Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome, and several digestive disorders including IBS. Sympathetic dominance patterns can also benefit from using these acupuncture points.