Discussion on the Connotation and Mechanism of"Pain Point Release Method"Based on Myofascial Theory
Myofascial theory is similar to the theory of meridian tendons.Myofascial pain stimulation point is more appropri-ate to meridian tendons disease from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine.Inactivating pain stimulation point has the functions of harmonizing Yingwei,balancing Yin and Yang,dispelling external evil,promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis,harmonizing qi and blood,neutralizing muscles and bones,and regulating spirit.Modern medicine believes that the inactivation of pain trigger point is the comprehensive effect of many factors and many ways.It can restore the biomechanical bal-ance,improve blood circulation,relieve pain and sensitization and other effective mechanisms,to realize the remodeling of the normal structure and physiological function of soft tissue with skeletal muscle as the main body,so as to achieve the effect of bone and tendons.From the perspective of Chinese medicine and western medicine,this paper summarizes the connotation of pain point release therapy,and discusses the mechanism of inactivating pain point,in order to provide scientific theoretical basis for the myofascial theory of"pain point therapy".
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