Acupuncture for Pain Management Flashcards
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In acupuncture theory, pain caused by 'Bu Tong Ze Tong' refers to:
Answer: Pain from obstruction of Qi and Blood flow
'Bu Tong Ze Tong' means 'where there is no free flow, there is pain,' indicating that obstruction of Qi and Blood causes pain.
A patient with rheumatoid arthritis has joint pain that is worse in cold and damp weather and relieved by warmth. This TCM pattern is best described as:
Answer: Damp-Cold Bi syndrome
Cold and damp-aggravated pain that improves with warmth is characteristic of Cold-Damp Bi (painful obstruction) syndrome requiring warming and dispersing treatment.
Which scalp acupuncture zone is primarily targeted for contralateral lower limb pain?
Answer: Foot-motor-sensory area
The foot-motor-sensory area on the scalp corresponds to the lower limb and is used for pain, paralysis, and sensory disturbances of the contralateral leg and foot.
For a patient with post-herpetic neuralgia along the thoracic dermatomes, which acupuncture approach is most appropriate?
Answer: Surrounding needling (围刺) along the affected dermatome combined with distal points
Surrounding needling along the affected dermatome combined with distal points effectively addresses the neuropathic pain of post-herpetic neuralgia.
Which of the following is the most appropriate needle depth when treating BL 1 (Jingming) for periorbital pain?
Answer: 0.3-0.5 cun perpendicularly without manipulation
BL 1 requires slow, careful perpendicular insertion to 0.3-0.5 cun without rotation or lifting-thrusting to avoid hemorrhage in the orbit.
Which acupuncture point combination is classically used for migraine affecting the temporal region?
Answer: GB 8, TE 5, GB 41, GB 43
The Gallbladder and Triple Energizer meridians traverse the temporal region; GB 8, TE 5, GB 41, and GB 43 address temporal migraines along these pathways.
What is the primary advantage of auricular acupuncture as an adjunct for pain management?
Answer: It allows treatment during times when body needling is difficult and provides sustained stimulation via ear seeds
Auricular acupuncture can be administered when body points are inaccessible and ear seeds or pellets allow continuous stimulation between clinical visits.