Acupuncture for Musculoskeletal Disorders: Point Selection, Channel Theory, and Neuroanatomy

Course overview

*Identify anatomical features underlying acupuncture points and explain why distal Jing-well points produce strong neurological effects through cortical representation. *Describe how sclerotomal, dermatomal, and myotomal pain patterns and diagnostic ultrasound guide reassessment when patients fail to improve by roughly 20% per week. *Apply a systematic point selection framework using channel, local, Ashi, well, spring, and stream points to address pain, swelling, and joint dysfunction. *Explain how segmental innervation and the eight extraordinary vessels expand point selection and enhance clinical outcomes, particularly in the lower extremity.