ACC Clinical Treatment Protocols 2

Question 1

When treating acute lumbar sprain with acupuncture, which local point is most commonly combined with distal point BL 40 (Weizhong)?

Accepted Answer

BL 23 (Shenshu)

Answer

BL 23 is the Back-Shu point of the Kidney and a primary local point for acute lumbar conditions, classically paired with BL 40.

Question 2

A patient presents with shoulder pain worse with internal rotation. Which acupuncture point combination best addresses impingement syndrome from a channel perspective?

Accepted Answer

SI 9, SI 10, TH 14

Answer

SI 9, SI 10, and TH 14 are local points along the Small Intestine and Triple Heater channels that course through the posterior shoulder, ideal for impingement affecting external rotation muscles.

Question 3

In electroacupuncture protocols for chronic pain, which frequency is best associated with releasing endorphins and enkephalins?

Accepted Answer

2 Hz

Answer

Low-frequency EA at 2 Hz preferentially stimulates release of endorphins and enkephalins via spinal and supraspinal pathways.

Question 4

A 45-year-old patient with headaches centered at the vertex responds to which primary acupuncture channel treatment according to channel theory?

Accepted Answer

Jueyin (LV/PC) channel

Answer

The vertex is governed by the Liver channel (Jueyin), and LV 3 with GV 20 are classic points for vertex headaches.

Question 5

When treating knee osteoarthritis, which protocol correctly pairs local and distal points?

Accepted Answer

ST 35, EX-LE 5, SP 10 locally with ST 36 distally

Answer

ST 35 and EX-LE 5 (Xiyan points) with SP 10 are the standard local knee points, while ST 36 serves as a key distal point strengthening Stomach channel qi.

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ACC Clinical Treatment Protocols 2