Core acupoint selection strategies and multifactorial analysis for acute musculoskeletal pain - Takeaways - MDSpire

Core acupoint selection strategies and multifactorial analysis for acute musculoskeletal pain

  • By

  • Yide Fang

  • Ran Xiao

  • Yanlan Kang

  • Cheng Chen

  • Zhenghang Bian

  • Ruirui Xue

  • Bing Shu

  • Jinhai Xu

  • Wen Mo

  • May 7, 2026

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    This study integrates research on acute musculoskeletal pain and provides evidence-based guidance for acupoint selection in clinical practice.

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    A total of 438 studies were reviewed, revealing trends in acupuncture research across Chinese and English literature regarding acute musculoskeletal pain.

  • 3

    Motion style acupuncture treatment (MSAT) emerged as a key focus, with distal acupoints being the most commonly utilized in managing acute pain.

  • 4

    Regression analysis indicated significant associations between specific pain types and acupoint selection, particularly for low back and ankle pain.

  • 5

    The research supports the efficacy of using a limited number of acupoints for acute pain management, emphasizing the role of exercise therapy.

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Core acupoint selection strategies and multifactorial analysis for acute musculoskeletal pain

  • by Yide Fang, Ran Xiao, Yanlan Kang, Cheng Chen, Zhenghang Bian, Ruirui Xue, Bing Shu, Jinhai Xu, Wen Mo

  • May 7, 2026

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