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KMID : 1129720230400020033
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Korean Journal of Acupuncture
2023 Volume.40 No. 2 p.33 ~ p.43
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Comparative Literature Review of Floating Acupuncture: Compared to Meridian Muscle, Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Wrist-Ankle Acupuncture
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Kim Cheoung-Su
Nam Yeon-Kyeong
Piao Quanyu
Yang Seung-Bum
Lee Ju-Hyeon
Kwon O-Sang
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Abstract
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Objectives Floating acupuncture (FA) is a kind of newly developed acupuncture technique that contains its own apparatus. The technique has unique points that the body of the acupuncture needle stays intradermal space and manipulation is performed by shaking the needle horizontally; after manipulation, part of the needle remained in the intradermal space for 2∼3 days. FA is not a common acupuncture methodology while various clinical study claims its efficacy on musculoskeletal disorders. In this study, the authors aimed to enhance the use of FA by comparing related theories.
Methods The authors reviewed classics, books, and articles related to FA, Meridian Muscle (MM), Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS), and Wrist-Ankle Acupuncture (WAA), and compared its characteristics by related theory, related symptoms, apparatus, and performing procedures.
Results FA was related and had various common parts with MM, MPS, and WAA, however, there were unique parts in the manipulation, apparatus, and stimulation location. FA is based on MM and MPS which pointing ‘ashi points’ or ‘trigger points’ as a treating target while FA does not stimulate the points directly. FA also targets subcutaneous space by inserting the needle horizontally as WAA does, while FA remains the needle handle part in the subcutaneous area for 2∼3 days for more stimulation.
Conclusions FA has a unique manipulation procedure and potential benefit for musculoskeletal disorders despite the crude theological base written by Fu himself. Thus, developing a new explanation and patient-friendly methodology/apparatus is required for further down-to-earth studies.
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KEYWORD
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floating acupuncture, myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), meridian muscle, wrist-ankle acupuncture, skeletomuscular disorder
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