One Needle Hand Acupuncture for MSK Disorders

One needle is inserted along the radial aspect of the 2nd metacarpal which relieves pain at a distant site. Then, the subject is asked to perform a series of movements that were previously painful.

One needle is inserted along the radial aspect of the 2nd metacarpal which relieves pain at a distant site. Then, the subject is asked to lay quietly on the examination table.

Control acupuncture at acupoint LI4 is performed, which should not have a large affect on pain at a distant site. Then, the subject is asked to perform a series of movements that were previously painful.