Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of puncturing Ahshi points for treatment of muscular injury of the waist

legs

neck and shoulders. Methods: A total of 145 patients (79 males and 66 females

ages: 12～83 years

duration of disease: 1 day～20 years) were observed. Ahshi point was determined according to the site where the most obvious tender point is located. Gauge 28 filiform needle 2～4 cun long was straight inserted into the skin and the subcutaneous loose connective tissues in an appropriate distance to the Ahishi point and controlled to advance toward the tender point along the longitudinal axis of the muscle bundle. Generally

the patient will have an apparent sore and distending feelings in the local area

then the needle was retained for 3～15 min and not lifted

thrust or twirled. When the needling sensations disappeared or the pain was relieved apparently

the needle was removed. Results: After treatment

of the 145 cases

42 were cured

86 experienced remarkable improvement

13 had improvement and 4 were failed in treatment

the effective rate was 88.3%. Conclusion: Acupuncture of Ahshi point is fairly effective in treatment of muscular injury.