Clinical application of acupuncture at distal single point to treatment of painful heels

Abstract Clinical application of acupuncture at a single point to treatment of painful heels was introduced by 5 proved cases of acupuncture at distal single point for treatment of painful heels. Acupuncture at distal single point, such as Fēngchi ( GB 20), Xiaguān ( ST 7), Jiānqi ( ), Houxī ( SI 3), Zugēn etc., in combination with movement of heels can rapidly and effectively alleviate pain and restore the function. Results indicated that single needling a distal point is beneficial to the freely flow of qi and blood in meridians and the manipulation promotes conduction of the needling sensation, and local movement was combined, bringing the point into the best function. This method is not only convenient, easy to manipulate, but also safe and practical, and has obvious effects, so it is worthy to be popularized.