Your Perth acupuncturist needles a point on your hand — and your hip pain resolves during the session. This is Master Tung’s acupuncture: a system using imaging theory and distal points to treat distant locations, often with rapid results.
Master Tung’s Acupuncture — Rapid Results Through Distal Points
Master Tung’s Imaging Theory — How Distal Points Treat Distant Body Parts
Master Tung’s acupuncture (Tung’s acupuncture or Dong’s acupuncture) is a family lineage system passed down through generations before Master Tung Ching-chang made it public in Taiwan in the 1970s. Its core principle is imaging theory: the body is mapped multiple times onto itself.
A practical example: the “ling gu” point on the hand (near the 2nd and 3rd metacarpals) images the lumbar spine and hip area. Needling this point is one of the most effective immediate pain relief techniques for low back pain in any acupuncture system. The system uses fewer needles, targets hands, arms, feet and legs, and typically produces results within the first session for acute and sub-acute musculoskeletal conditions.
Dr Yang integrates Master Tung’s points when rapid musculoskeletal relief is needed alongside constitutional Jing Fang treatment. The two systems complement each other: Tung’s points provide immediate symptom resolution; Jing Fang addresses the root pattern generating the problem.
Key Concepts in Master Tung’s System
What Does the Research Show?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Master Tung’s acupuncture different from regular acupuncture?
Yes. Traditional acupuncture follows meridian channels. Master Tung’s is based on imaging theory and uses distant distal points. Both are effective and can be combined.
Does it work for all conditions or just pain?
It excels at rapid relief for acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain. For constitutional issues (digestion, immunity, hormones), Jing Fang herbal medicine is typically more appropriate.
Why use hand and foot points to treat back pain?
Imaging theory: the hand and foot contain complete body maps. Stimulating the corresponding point on the hand triggers response in the mapped body location, often producing faster results.
Did Dr Yang study under Master Tung?
Master Tung passed away in 2002. Dr Yang studied the system through the writings and teachings of Master Tung’s students and has integrated it into clinical practice.
How many sessions for chronic pain?
For acute pain, often just one session produces relief. For chronic pain, 1-3 sessions may help, with ongoing treatment combined with Jing Fang herbal medicine addressing the root cause.