Close to the Bone

This book has been designed by a practicing osteopath and acupuncturist specializing in musculoskeletal disorders to be used as a practical reference for clinical use. The first section covers TCM physiology, pathology and etiology of musculoskeletal disorders and gives treatment priorities and TCM treatments and point selections. The second section is a survey of the tissues and their specific disorders and treatments. The third section is the major part of the book and is a regional review of all the particular areas with illustrations. Each is explained from both Western and TCM viewpoints. Examination methods, disorders and treatment are described in detail.

Section 1: The TCM Framework

Physiology
Pathology
Etiology
Treatment
Bi Syndromes

Section 2: The Western Framework

Muscle
Joints and surrounding soft tissues

Section 3: A Regional Survey

The Spine
The Neck and Head
The Thoracic Spine and Ribcage
The Shoulder
The Elbow
The Forearm, Wrist and Hand
The Low Back
The Hip, Buttock, Groin and Thigh
The Knee
The Leg, Ankle and Foot