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Study on the Treatment Mechanism of Back-Shu Points for Organ Dysfunction

배수혈의 내장기 치료 기전에 관한 연구

  • Hwang, Man-Suk (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of Korean Medicine, Dae-Jeon Korean Medicine Hospital of Dae-Jeon University)
  • 황만석 (대전대학교 대전한방병원 한방재활의학과)
  • Received : 2016.09.01
  • Accepted : 2016.09.18
  • Published : 2016.09.27
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Abstract

Objectives : This study aims to overview the therapeutic mechanism of back-shu points in terms of sympathetic visceral motor nervous system. Methods : Studies about autonomic nervous system, and studies and ancient texts about back-shu points were reviewed. We interpreted possible mechanism of back-shu points considering similarities of anatomical and physiological characteristics of back-shu points and visceral motor nervous system. Results : Afferent signals for organ lesions that can develop the symptoms of autonomic neurological symptoms, pain, hyperalgesia through the skin segment. Through a physical examination of the myotome and dermatome, it is possible to diagnose segmental disorders. Treatment stimulation of the thick fibers of the disorder segment skin can reduce abnormal autonomic influence over the sympathetic reflex mechanism. In addition, if spinal muscles are relaxed, the pressure on the nerve roots could be reduced and consequently the hyperactivity of the sympathetic visceral motor signal would be suppressed. Conclusions : The back-shu points treatments work through the mechanism of the sympathetic nervous reflex. Moreover, segmental acupuncture can reduce tension of the spinal muscles, thereby improving pathological conditions of the sympathetic nervous system.

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