Developed by Dr. Richard Tan San Diego, CA Acupuncture 1, 2, 3 Developed by Dr. Richard Tan San Diego, CA

Dr. Richard Tan, O.M.D., L.Ac. Acupuncture 1, 2, 3 3 other books by Dr. Tan

Dr. Tan’s Balance Method Simple and effective method for treating all types of pain Patients can often be treated sitting in chair without undressing Pain improvement is immediate Treatment time 30-60 minutes Use one to 12 needles (varies) No electricity or Moxa May need to repeat treatments at various intervals

Acupuncture 1, 2, 3 1. Identify the affected “sick” meridian(s) 2. Determine the balancing or “treating” meridian(s) 3. Chose the acupoints to use Assess desired response If no improvement, reassess Leave needles for 30-60 min.

Remember 3 Principal Meridian Sub-circuits! Dr. Tan’s balancing meridians: first method: (opposite side) LR-MH; TH-GB; KI-HT; SI-BL; SP-LU; LI-ST

Remember 3 Principal Meridian Sub-circuits! Dr. Tan’s balancing meridians: third method: (opposite side) TH-MH; GB-LR; SI-HT; BL-KI; LI-LU; ST-SP

Treating left hip pain Dr. Tan’s method Needle in SJ 14 1. Identify “sick” meridian: Left hip Gall Bladder (GB 30) 2. Determine treating or balancing meridian (s): Right arm San Jiao 3. Determine the acupoint(s) Using the “mirror format” Palpate for “ashi” (tender) points Right arm SJ 14 was chosen

Treating left hip pain Dr. Tan’s method Needle in SJ 14 Left hip pain was 8/10 Needle was left for 30-60 min. No electricity or moxa Patient was able to continue to work at her desk After treatment, hip pain was essentially gone. Patient was very happy. But pain gradually returned after 24 hours.

Treating left hip pain Dr. Tan’s method Needle in SJ 14 The same procedure was repeated several times over the course of a month with similar benefits. Unfortunately, MRI showed severe OA and AVN and patient is scheduled to have elective surgery

Using Dr. Tan’s method for LBP 70 year old man with osteoarthritis and controlled DM II and remote B/L THR’s c/o one month hx LBP, 3/10 at rest, 8/10 severity with activity No radiation or paresthesias Localizes pain around left L4 to S2 level

Using Dr. Tan’s method for LBP Video of Tan's balance method of acupuncture for LBP.pptx

Tan’s method for LBP 1. Determine the affected median: This case: left lower back “bladder meridian” at L4-S2 2. Find the balancing meridians: a. Small intestine meridian (synergistic meridian) b. Lung meridian c. Kidney meridian (coupled meridian) Determine the acupoints using the mirror method or the imaging method. a. SI 3-7 b. LU 6-10 c. KI 2 – 9 (palpate for “ashi” points)

Using Dr. Tan’s method for LBP Video of Tan's balance method of acupuncture for LBP.pptx

Fred’s LBP treatment Daily 60 min treatment x 3 days Declined treatment after that LBP continued to improve and he was able to exercise on the treadmill and be free of disabling back pain

Tan’s method for elbow pain: lateral epicondylitis 1. Determine the “sick” meridian: for lateral epicondylitis: Large Intestine (LI 11) 2. Find the balancing “treating” meridians: A. Stomach meridian (on the opposite leg) B. or C. Lung meridian (opposite arm) 3. Determine the acupoints using the mirror method A. ST 35 (opposite leg) C. Lu 5 (opposite arm) (palpate for “ashi” points, which are likely more therapeutic) Leave needles in for 30-60 minutes, no electricity or Moxa. May repeat daily or as needed.

Tan’s method for knee pain: patellofemoral syndrome 1. Determine the “sick” meridian(s): Stomach meridian (St 35) Find the balancing “treating” meridians: Large intestine meridian (arm, opposite side of the body) or Spleen meridian (opposite leg) Determine the acupoints using the mirror format: a. LI 11 (opposite side) b. or c. SP 9 (opposite side) (palpate for “ashi” points, which are likely more therapeutic) Leave needles in for 30-60 minutes, no electricity or Moxa. May repeat daily or as needed. * LI 11 is effective for treating knee pain of various etiologies. (use arm on opposite side of body from painful knee.)

Patient live demonstrations 1. Locate the pain and determine the “sick” meridian(s) 2. Determine the balancing or “treating” meridian(s) 3. Using the mirroring format or the imaging format, determine the acupoints use “ashi” points Pain should improve immediately.

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Dr. Tan’s Imaging Format

Balancing Meridians

Tan’s Special Tx for Abdominal Symptoms

Tan’s Combination for LBP