Research Methods
The See-saw Method was one of the areas studied by Kobei Akabane. The point of most severe tenderness was located and marked in the afflicted area of contusions, sprains, arthritis, etc. The corresponding point of the healthy side of the body was also located and marked. The skin temperature at both points was checked. Strong stimulation(Quick insertion-quick withdrawal) was administered using a #10 needle at the point on the healthy side. Insertion depth was 5mm. Stimulation was repeated three times. The skin temperature was again measured at both points 1, 3, 5, 10 and 15 minutes after stimulation.
Results: See attached chart.
Conclusion
Strong stimulation on the healthy side resulted in a drop in skin temperature at the area of inflammation on the afflicted side. A primary drop in temperature was also observed on the healthy side. This was followed by a rise in temperature.
These results serve as a prove that the See-saw Method can effect a change in skin temperature and other physiological reactions.
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