Hi Shaun, Elad, Roy and all other participants in the discussion

I have not heard Dr. Tan addressing the Muscle meridians in his lectures so far. Perhaps because this issue never came up or ??? As I am thinking about your question Shaun, I see no reason not to use the principles of the Balance Method in addressing these special meridians. By doing so we will have more accurate coverage of the body. In the case of mid-scapula pain the channels going through this region are: UB, LI and some associate the SI as well. The common and effective treatment for this area is needling Chung Tze 22.01 and Chung Hsien 22.02. Elad also mentioned using LU 6 as an image for that region. An additional area I love to use in treating Scapula pain is the area of LIV 5 A,B,C,D. Please note that the Liver will balance the LI and SI. , but not the UB, while the Lung will balance the UB and LI, but not the SI. Another meridian we may use is the Foot ShaoYin (Kidney) to balance the LI, SI and UB. The area on the Kidney channel to needle may be between Kid 7 and Kid 9 ashi. (I have just tried this in the office and the client was feeling better!) In general, the principles of Balance Method are applicable in most circumstances we face. BUT we need to remember that “The proof is in the pudding” meaning that we need to see results and then we know things really work! Word Detective and other etymology sites pointed out that the phrase originated as "the proof of the pudding is in the eating." It means that the true value or quality of something can only be judged when it's put to use. The meaning is often summed up as "results are what count.") Much Love and thanks for asking such a good question

Ilan Migdali L.Ac M.Ac Dipl.Ac

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