Fu’s subcutaneous needling: a traditional acupuncture radiating new therapeutic potentials - Takeaways - MDSpire

Fu’s subcutaneous needling: a traditional acupuncture radiating new therapeutic potentials

  • By

  • Jinfeng Zhang

  • Xin Liu

  • Yan Lu

  • Binghui Li

  • Yunjie Cai

  • Jinlian Liu

  • Xiaoyong Sun

  • July 10, 2026

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    Fu’s subcutaneous needling (FSN) combines traditional acupuncture with modern medicine to treat pain and non-pain conditions.

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    FSN initially focused on relieving musculoskeletal pain but has expanded to include lower gastrointestinal disorders.

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    The core mechanisms of FSN include the theories of tightened muscle and reperfusion, enhancing local blood and lymphatic circulation.

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    FSN is characterized by shallow needle insertion into the subcutaneous layer, minimizing pain and ensuring safety.

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    The review summarizes evidence from literature on FSN's efficacy in managing various pain and non-pain conditions.

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Fu’s subcutaneous needling: a traditional acupuncture radiating new therapeutic potentials

  • by Jinfeng Zhang, Xin Liu, Yan Lu, Binghui Li, Yunjie Cai, Jinlian Liu, Xiaoyong Sun

  • July 10, 2026

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