Fu’s Subcutaneous needling (FSN) and how does it work?
The technique is invented in 1996 by a Chinese medicine practitioner Dr. Zhong-Hua Fu.
With Traditional acupuncture , a fine needle is inserted into a specific acupuncture point. The needle penetrates the skin, subcutaneous level and then into the muscle. It stimulates the energy flow by stimulating sensory nerves in skin and in muscles.
With Fu’s Subcutaneous needling , a specially designed needle is inserted into the subcutaneous layer only. It dose not go into the muscle level. The needle is manipulated while the patient is asked to perform gentle exercise. The technique is extremely effective for pain associated with myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) and muscle tension . It increases blood supply to the muscle that was deprived of oxygen because of overuse, and flushes out the area and release the tension. The result is often immediate relief of the pain and release of muscle tension.
The most common conditions that FSN has been used are:
Severe pain caused by acute sprain / injury in tendon and ligament and muscle strain
The conditions that FSN is beneficial for are not limited to those mentioned above. Your acupuncturist will give comprehensive advice after the initial consultation.
