Exploration of Pathogenesis,Diagnosis,and Treatment Ideas for Gluteus Medius Syndrome Based on Meridian-Sinew Theory
LIU Jianxiang
DONG Baoqiang
LIN Xingxing
WANG Leichao
ZHANG Feng
WU Xi
WANG Mingxing
Abstract：The meridian-sinew system has the functions of connecting the bones and joints throughout the body,governing human movement,providing protection and defense,and regulating the meridians.This article is guided by the meridian-sinew theory.Based on the physiological and pathological characteristics of meridian-sinew,combined with modern anatomy and biomechanics,the correlation between meridian-sinew injury and gluteus medius syndrome(GMS)is explored from both Chinese and Western medicine perspectives.It is believed that invasion of exogenous pathogenic factors,long-term strain,and stress imbalance leading to meridian-sinew injury are important pathogenic mechanisms of GMS.Therefore,the treatment of GMS should follow the principle of"in case of im-balance of sinews and bones,giving priority to the sinews",and take the soft tissue at the"n"-shaped structure where the gluteus medius attaches to the greater trochanter as the benchmark.Through therapies such as acupuncture and Tuina,the nodular lesion points attached to the anterior,middle,and posterior sides of it are loosened to achieve the therapeutic goal of correcting the bones and softening the muscles,and eliminating pain by restoring the normal flow of qi and blood.
Keywords：meridian-sinew theorygluteus mediusnodular lesion pointsfasciameridian-sinew therapy
Publication Date：2025-05-05
Online Publishing Date：2026-05-22(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：5( 499-503 )