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Case study of Cervical Dystonia (or Spasmodic Torticollis)

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:19:13 GMT

Brain acupuncture treatment for Cervical Dystonia

Case study of Cervical Dystonia (or Spasmodic Torticollis)

A middle-aged Asian woman immigrated to the UK in 2018. In 2019, without any obvious cause, she began experiencing involuntary neck twisting and spasms, which worsened with emotional excitement and fatigue. Over the past few years, she has seen numerous GPs and specialists and undergone various examinations, including a brain MRI, but no abnormalities were found. She has received multiple Botox injections, which significantly improved the left-right twisting spasms, but no helf of forward-backward spasms, which became ineffective with further Botox injections. She has also been prescribed antidepressants and muscle relaxants, but these have been ineffective, and doctors have no better solutions. The patient's normal life has been significantly affected; she has been unable to attend social events such as weddings for over two years, causing her great distress.

Two months ago, when she came to see me, she appeared distressed and exhausted. Her head was tilted back, chin raised, and she experienced neck muscle soreness. Her movement was generally normal, with normal left-right rotation, and no abnormalities in limb movement or sensation. Sleep was fair, bowel movements were normal, but her appetite was poor. Her tongue was pale with a thin white coating, and her pulse was deep and thready. Examination revealed normal cervical spine range of motion, mild tenderness in the posterior neck muscles, and no muscle nodules. Physiological reflexes were normal, and pathological reflexes were not elicited. The TCM acupuncture diagnosis was obstruction of the Du meridian and internal wind in the brain. Treatment focused on brain acupuncture.

Prescription and Treatment Process: Acupuncture points included the scalp acupuncture Central area , the Foot motor-sensory area, Balance area, Mania control area, Fengfu (DU-16), Fengchi (GB-20), Dazhui (DU-14), Lieque (LU-7), and Houxi (SI3), etc. The needles were rapidly rotated and retained for 20 minutes. Treatment was administered weekly for three weeks, then reduced to once every two to three weeks. After the first treatment, the patient reported some relief from spasms; by the third treatment, about half of the spasms had subsided. Treatment was stopped for three weeks due to family reasons, resulting in some relapse. Significant improvement was observed for one week after the fifth treatment, but again, after a three-week break for the Christmas and New Year holidays, or other breaks, the improvement returned to 10%-20%. Treatment is currently ongoing.

Brain Acupuncture for Motor Neuron Disease (MND)

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:20:18 GMT

Motor Neuron Disease (MND) is an uncommon neurodegenerative disorder of unknown etiology, for which no curative treatment exists in either Western medicine or traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Increasing numbers of patients are turning to acupuncture for symptom management.

Motor Neuron Disease (MND) is an uncommon neurodegenerative disorder of unknown etiology, for which no curative treatment exists in either Western medicine or traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Increasing numbers of patients are turning to acupuncture for symptom management. TCM categorizes MND under "wei syndrome" (flaccidity), traditionally treated via Yangming meridian points. Contemporary developments in neuro-acupuncture view MND as involving the brain and spinal cord, implicating the spleen, liver, and kidneys. Clinical patterns include brain marrow malnutrition, brain yang deficiency, and stagnation of brain collaterals.

Motor Neuron Disease (MND), also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or "Lou Gehrig's disease," is a rare and progressive neurological condition characterized by degeneration of motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. This degeneration leads to muscle wasting, weakness, impaired motor function, and eventual respiratory failure. The disease's public profile has been raised by well-known cases such as Stephen Hawking and Cai Lei.

Types of MND： Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)， Progressive Bulbar Palsy (PBP)， Primary Lateral Sclerosis (PLS)， Progressive Muscular Atrophy (PMA)

Common symptoms: Muscle weakness, atrophy, fasciculations, spasticity, speech and swallowing difficulties, respiratory problems, fatigue, and mood changes.

Brain Acupuncture treatments: Modern TCM and neuro-acupuncture attribute MND pathology to brain and spinal cord dysfunction。 Treatment focuses on scalp acupuncture and Dao-qi techniques, targeting areas such as the Motor area, First Speech area, Sensory area, Foot Motor-sensory area, Balance area, and Central area. Key Dao-qi points include DU16 (Fengfu), DU15 (Yamen), DU14 (Dazhui), DU9 (Zhiyang), DU4 (Mingmen), RN23 (Lianquan), and RN12 (Zhongwan).

Short summary:

MND remains an incurable neurodegenerative condition, with ALS being the most aggressive type. Acupuncture, particularly scalp and qi-guiding techniques, may help alleviate symptoms, slow progression, and enhance patients' quality of life and survival. Successful outcomes require thorough understanding of neuroscience and TCM neuro-acupuncture, as well as clear communication with patients and families regarding prognosis.

Scalp acupuncture for cancer related neuropathy

info@tjacupuncture.co.uk (TJ -) — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:35:21 GMT

Neuropathy is one of the common side effects of chemotherapy. It may take several months or even years. Acupuncture, particularly scalp acupuncture, is one the effective therapy to healing neuropathy.

Neuropathy is one of the common side effects of chemotherapy. It may take several months or even years. Acupuncture, particularly scalp acupuncture, is one the effective therapy to healing neuropathy.

Male patient C.F has been suffering neuropathy several months after chemotherapy for Myeloma, numbness on hands and feet, can't stand and walk properly. He needs crutch to help his walk during unbalance. After 4 sessions of acupuncture treatments, he can walk without crutch, his numbness on hands and feet is getting much better and back to normal life and work.

The last Scalp Acupuncture course this year has been scheduled on Sunday 19th Nov in London

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:53:00 GMT