AcuPro - The Wonders of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
#110 - How to Effectively Use the Back-Shu & Front-Mu Acupuncture Points
Feb 11, 2026
Clara Cohen
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The Front-Mu and Back-Shu acupuncture points are some of the most powerful (and underused!) points in Chinese medicine. In this episode, I break down how to use these point pairings with confidence, clarity, and clinical precision to dramatically improve your treatment outcomes.
We’ll cover the differences between Front-Mu and Back-Shu points, when to use each, how they guide diagnosis, and my favourite combinations that consistently deliver results. I’ll also walk you through mini case examples and share a simple hack to level up your point prescriptions instantly.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- The key differences between Front-Mu vs. Back-Shu points and how to use them clinically
- How to apply these points for acute vs. chronic conditions
- Diagnostic insights you can gain by palpating and observing Front-Mu and Back-Shu points
- My favourite point combinations, treatment strategies, and clinical hacks (with real case examples)
🎧 If you want to sharpen your diagnosis, simplify your treatments, and get better results, this episode is a must-listen.
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