Acupuncture 1, 2, 3

Acupuncture 1, 2, 3Developed by Dr. Richard TanSan Diego, CA

Dr. Richard Tan, O.M.D., L.Ac.Acupuncture 1, 2, 33 other books by Dr. Tan

Dr. Tans Balance MethodSimple and effective method for treating all types of painPatients can often be treated sitting in chair without undressingPain improvement is immediateTreatment time 30-60 minutesUse one to 12 needles (varies)No electricity or Moxa May need to repeat treatments at various intervals

Acupuncture 1, 2, 31. Identify the affected sick meridian(s)

2. Determine the balancing or treating meridian(s)

3. Chose the acupoints to use

Assess desired responseIf no improvement, reassessLeave 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 painDr. Tans methodNeedle in SJ 14 1. Identify sick meridian:Left hip Gall Bladder (GB 30)

2. Determine treating orbalancing meridian (s):Right arm San Jiao

3. Determine the acupoint(s)Using the mirror formatPalpate for ashi (tender) pointsRight arm SJ 14 was chosen

Treating left hip painDr. Tans methodNeedle in SJ 14 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.

Treating left hip painDr. Tans methodNeedle in SJ 14

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

Using Dr. Tans method for LBP70 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 activityNo radiation or paresthesias

Localizes pain around left L4 to S2 level

Using Dr. Tans method for LBP

Video of Tan's balance method of acupuncture for LBP.pptx

Tans method for LBP1. Determine the affected median:This case: left lower back bladder meridian at L4-S2

2. Find the balancing meridians:a. Small intestine meridian (synergistic meridian)b. Lung meridianc. Kidney meridian (coupled meridian)

Determine the acupoints using the mirror method or the imaging method.a. SI 3-7b. LU 6-10c. KI 2 9(palpate for ashi points)

Using Dr. Tans method for LBP

Video of Tan's balance method of acupuncture for LBP.pptx

Freds LBP treatmentDaily 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 epicondylitis1. 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. orC. Lung meridian (opposite arm)

3. Determine the acupoints using the mirror methodA. ST 35 (opposite leg)B. orC. 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 syndrome1. Determine the sick meridian(s):Stomach meridian (St 35)

Find the balancing treating meridians:Large intestine meridian (arm, opposite side of the body) orSpleen meridian (opposite leg)

Determine the acupoints using the mirror format:a. LI 11 (opposite side)b. orc. 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 demonstrations1. 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.

Chinese Clock

Chinese Clock

Dr. Tans Imaging Format

Balancing Meridians

Tans Special Tx for Abdominal Symptoms

Tans Combination for LBP