Correlation Between the Sinew Channels with the Myofascial System, Pathology, and Treatment

Abstract

The sinew channels are a tendon and muscle network, and their description is based on the observation presented on the Huangdi Neijing Ling Shu. However, the myofascial system is an uninterrupted series of connective tissue that is comprised of layers that run in different directions. The similarities on these pathways are compared, such as a brief description on the myofascial pain syndrome and its similitude with the Impediment disorder from the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Furthermore, we discuss the treatment of these conditions from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective.

Keywords

• sinew channel
• myofascial system
• myofascial syndrome
• impediment disorder
• bi syndrome
• cupping therapy
• gua sha