A Survey of the Recipes Often Used by Japanese Acupuncturists as Diagnostic and Acupuncture Treatment Sites

Abstract

The present survey clearly demonstrated the importance of the PHs and tender points in acupuncture diagnosis and treatment among Japanese acupuncturists. The close relationship of PHs to tender /trigger points was demonstrated, and the preference for using PHs and tender points instead of classical acupuncture points in their daily clinic strongly suggest that it is important to detect the actual presence of PHs occurring under the skin, by careful palpation.