Clinical Research Advances in Acupuncture Therapy Targeting Tendon Knot Points

经筋理论是中医学的重要组成部分，经筋结点作为经筋系统中的关键部位，在疾病治疗中具有重要作用。本文探讨了经筋理论的基本概念和经筋结点的定义、针刺经筋结点的作用机制及经筋结点的病理生理特点，并综述针刺经筋结点在疼痛性疾病、神经系统疾病和运动系统疾病中的临床应用现状，进一步总结针刺经筋结点的临床适应症范围，为针刺经筋结点治疗疾病的进一步研究提供了参考。The tendon theory is an important component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and tendon knot points, as key sites within the tendon system, play a significant role in disease treatment. This paper explores the fundamental concepts of tendon theory and the definition of tendon knot points, discusses the mechanisms of acupuncture at these points and their pathophysiological characteristics, and reviews the current clinical applications of tendon knot acupuncture in pain disorders, neurological diseases, and musculoskeletal conditions. Furthermore, it summarizes the clinical indications of acupuncture at tendon knot points, providing a reference for further research on this therapeutic approach.