2026 International Acupuncture Symposium in Switzerland, The New 3C Technique for Precise, Rapid Pain Relief and the Geometry

Human Body Geometry and the 3C Pain Relief Technique, Massage and Acupuncture. Dr. Zhu Weiman. What is 3C? Cross and corporeal correspondence, phenomenon and system. Pain. In fact, it's not just pain it includes various abnormal sensations, skin conditions, internal organ diseases, and more. Technical characteristics. 1. Guided by ancient Chinese culture and the theories of traditional Chinese medicine. 2. No use of meridians or acupuncture points. Only basic knowledge of skeletal anatomy is required. 3. Within seconds, pain is greatly reduced or completely eliminated. 4. Precise, point-to-point accuracy. 5. The ability to track and eliminate migrating pain until it is completely resolved. A first in the history of acupuncture. 6. Effective not only for common pain, but also for rare, unusual, and medically refractory pain. 7. Never needling directly at the site of pain. 8. A significant improvement in effectiveness, cure rates, and patient satisfaction in acupuncture pain treatment, reaching at least 90%. 9. Point selection and techniques are extremely simple, requiring no deep needling, no needle manipulation, and no energy activation. 10. The clinical application and study of 3C technology have led us to recognize that the human body exhibits specific geometric patterns, giving rise to a new field of study, human body geometry in TCM. 11. A method that awakens the body's self-healing system. The needle is removed, but the treatment continues, and many patients recover within hours or days afterward. Around 300 BC, the ancient Greek mathematician Euclid completed elements, laying the foundation of classical geometry. During the late Ming Dynasty, this work was introduced into China, and the term geometry, zhe, entered the Chinese language. However, long before that, traditional Chinese medicine, TCM, had already embodied a rich body of geometric thinking. Tongue diagnosis, pulse diagnosis, facial diagnosis, and various holographic point selection methods all diagnose and treat disease by analyzing the morphology, location, and spatial correspondence of different parts of the human body. In this sense, they may all be regarded as practical applications of human body geometry. In 1983, Professor Zhang Yingqing proposed the theory of holographic biology, further demonstrating the informational correspondence between local parts of an organism and the whole, thereby advancing the concept of human body geometry within traditional Chinese medicine. The 3C technique, short for crossing and corporeal correspondence, applies simple and explicit geometric principles to identify the correspondence between a painful region and a distant therapeutic region, thereby enabling precise localization and rapid intervention for pain. According to this study, every local region of the human body contains not only information about the whole body, but also information related to self-similar structures and non-self-similar structures. In other words, the relationships among different body regions may be considerably more complex than the traditional concept that a local part reflects the whole body. The 3C technique primarily exploits the geometric correspondence between self-similar structures of the human body. It identifies corresponding points located away from the painful area and treats them through physical stimulation, such as massage or acupuncture. This approach not only enables precise localization of the original pain, but also allows new corresponding points to be identified whenever the pain migrates, making it possible to continuously track and pursue the pain. Because this method is based on relatively simple rules, offers flexible clinical application, enables precise localization, and produces rapid therapeutic effects, it has demonstrated a high rate of immediate clinical improvement in practice. Why might geometry become a new key to solving the challenge of pain treatment? Because mathematics is not merely a tool for calculation. It is also a fundamental language for revealing the laws of nature and the underlying order of the universe. The human body is likewise a highly organized system governed by spatial order. Different body regions are interconnected through their morphology, position, orientation, proportions, and geometric correspondences. Form carries information, while position conveys meaning. Geometry not only describes the human body, but may also provide a new way to understand it. The 3C technique represents an attempt to introduce geometric thinking into clinical acupuncture by reinterpreting, localizing, and treating pain according to the spatial correspondence between different regions of the human body. This brings the overall marked effectiveness rate for clinical treatment of various types of pain to over 90%. It provides a new theoretical framework and technical approach for precision acupuncture and precise pain management, while also raising new questions regarding the relationships among different body regions. This geometric, structured, and testable research paradigm may help advance traditional acupuncture beyond empirical experience toward greater precision in localization, more standardized clinical procedures, improved reproducibility of therapeutic outcomes, and a clearer theoretical foundation, thereby establishing a new bridge between traditional medicine and modern science. Why does the 3C technique achieve a relatively high level of accuracy, immediate effectiveness, rapid onset of action, and overall cure rate in pain treatment? The answer lies in its precision. For example, in the 3C technique, the second metacarpal bone of the left hand is used exclusively to treat disorders of the second metatarsal bone of the contralateral foot. In contrast, holographic acupuncture may use the same anatomical region to treat disorders throughout the entire body. Which approach is more precise? Which is more focused and therefore more powerful? The answer is self-evident. How to quickly relieve pain? When three principles are simultaneously followed, pain can be significantly reduced or even eliminated immediately. These three principles are 1. The Same Orbit Principle 2. The Cross Principle 3. The Corporeal Correspondence Principle The Same Orbit Principle TCM holds the belief in the unity of heaven and humanity, suggesting that the human body is a small universe. The solar system model also exists within the human body. As shown in Figure 1, the Zhongwan Acupuncture Point, Point O, is the center of the human body, equivalent to the sun. Surrounding it are nine orbits, each connecting specific parts of the body closely together. Although there are no planets moving along these orbits, there must be energy and information circulating. Otherwise, rapid therapeutic effects would not occur. Body parts located on the same orbit share similar or identical pain sensitivity. Selecting acupuncture points located on the same orbit as the affected area is the first essential condition for rapid pain relief. Therefore, we call this the Same Orbit Principle. The Cross Principle 1. Cross Phenomenon in the Human Body Clinically, it has been found that the most effective and fastest acupuncture points for treating hand pain are located on the opposite foot. The most effective and fastest acupuncture points for treating wrist pain are on the opposite ankle. For elbow pain, they are on the opposite knee. And for shoulder pain, they are on the opposite hip. This has become the second principle for selecting points in our clinical practice of acupuncture and massage. The Cross Principle Not only in our practice, but also in many acupuncture techniques known for their quick and effective results, we can observe that whenever this principle is followed, the outcomes are good. Otherwise, the results are poor. 2. Crossings in the Chest and Abdomen The torso also exhibits crossing relationships. The shoulder joint corresponds diagonally with the opposite side hip joint, forming a crossing. The lower abdomen corresponds with the chest. The lumbarsacral region corresponds with the back, also forming a crossing, figure 12. There are two small crossing areas in the lower abdomen, figure 13, and these overlap with the large diagonal crossings. Needling or massage treatment applied to each area addresses the disease corresponding to it, with effects seen within a few minutes. Corporeal Correspondence By combining the same-orbit principle and the crossing principle, treatment areas corresponding to the affected zone can be easily selected. However, this method is not yet precise enough. The principle of corporeal correspondence makes it possible to locate acupuncture or massage points with much greater precision, down to a point-by-point correspondence, enabling what is known as tracking and pursuing the pain, all the way to its complete elimination. For corporeal correspondence in the limbs, flexor side corresponds to flexor side, extensor side to extensor side, medial side to medial side, and lateral side to lateral side. However, this is still not precise enough. We must cut off the four corners, turning it into an octahedron, which adds for more surfaces, flexor-medial, flexor-lateral, extensor-medial, and extensor-lateral. Then the correspondence becomes, flexor-medial to flexor-medial, flexor-lateral to flexor-lateral, extensor-medial to extensor-medial, and extensor-lateral to extensor-lateral. b. At the Level of the Limb Joints It is also necessary to understand the structural characteristics of the human skeletal system, particularly those of the limbs, as well as surface anatomical landmarks. By relying on the bony prominences palpable on the surface of the limbs, one can precisely determine the position of one's fingers. For example, the medial condyle of the femur corresponds to the medial epicondyle of the humerus. The medial malleolus corresponds to the styloid process of the ulna. The lateral malleolus corresponds to the styloid process of the radius. Compared to correspondence in areas far from the joints, correspondence at the joint level is much more precise. Corporeal correspondence is the central principle of the 3C technique and the key step in achieving precise and rapid pain relief. Let us illustrate it with an example using the correspondence between the proximal phalanx of the left index finger and that of the right second toe. If the pain is located on the dorsal aspect of the proximal phalanx of the left index finger, insert a needle or apply massage to the dorsal aspect of the proximal phalanx of the right second toe. If the pain is located on the dorsal ulnar aspect of the proximal phalanx of the left index finger, insert a needle or apply massage to the dorsolateral aspect of the proximal phalanx of the right second toe. If the pain is located on the dorsoradial aspect of the proximal phalanx of the left index finger, insert a needle or apply massage to the dorsomedial aspect of the proximal phalanx of the right second toe. If the pain is located on the palmar aspect of the proximal phalanx of the left index finger, insert a needle or apply massage to the plantar aspect of the proximal phalanx of the right second toe. If the pain is located on the dorsal aspect of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the left index finger, insert a needle or apply massage to the dorsal aspect of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the right second toe. If the pain is located on the dorsal aspect of the left second metacarpophalangeal joint, insert a needle or apply massage to the dorsal aspect of the right second metatarsophalangeal joint. The same principle applies correspondingly to other anatomical regions. Treatment Methods Massage and Acupuncture Clinical Case 2 – Post-COVID Sequelae A 47-year-old man was infected with the COVID-19 virus in 2022 and was hospitalized for treatment. After being discharged, he experienced pain in the left side of his chest, sometimes radiating to his arm and neck. Occasionally, he felt a stinging sensation inside his body, particularly on the left side, occurring about once a week. He also experienced a sensation similar to an electric shock in his right lower limb, radiating toward the foot. Various tests and analyses showed no abnormalities, except for a small deposit on a coronary artery detected via a CT scan, which his doctor considered probably unrelated to his pain. The doctor told him there was no available treatment. The patient consulted many practitioners, including in traditional Chinese medicine, and tried various natural therapies, including acupuncture, without success. Clinical Examination According to the 3C technique, I palpated his appendicular point directly, to which he responded, Treatment A local massage with the fist was performed for two minutes, which completely eliminated the chest pain. For the other symptoms reported by the patient, which were not present at the time of the consultation, an acupuncture treatment using the 3C technique was carried out. The effectiveness could not be determined. The needles were left in place for 20 minutes. The next day, the patient sent two photos showing bruising at the site of the massage. A six-month follow-up revealed no recurrence of symptoms. This is proof that the place we massaged was exactly correct. If you have had this kind of experience, it will be very easy for you to understand. When you have a headache brought on by a cold or chill, if you pinch and press the yin-tang point with your thumb and index finger, the headache will immediately lessen greatly or disappear. The next day, you will see subcutaneous bleeding at the point you pinched, appearing dark purple. If you did not have a headache caused by a cold or chill, pinching this point would not produce any subcutaneous bruising the next day. This phenomenon shows that you pinched the right spot, which is entirely consistent with the situation of the patient in this case. Clinical Case 5 – Tracing and Resolution of Pain A 46-year-old man presented with a cervical disc herniation, accompanied by neck pain and pain in the right arm. An MRI performed five years ago confirmed the presence of a cervical disc herniation, with symptoms fluctuating over time and worsening over the past two weeks. Clinical Examination There was pain upon pressure at the C4-5 level on the right side, reduced skin sensitivity in the right upper limb, and a weakened triceps reflex. Treatment The treatment began with a cervical manipulation, a progressive disc reduction method without cracking or pain, developed by Dr. Zhu Weiman. About 15 minutes after the manipulation, the neck pain disappeared, but pain persisted on the outer part of the right arm, figure 52-1. Three needles were inserted into the outer part of the left thigh using the 3C method, figure 53-1. Immediately after these three needles were placed, the pain shifted to the outer part of the elbow, figure 52-2. A new needle was inserted on the outer side of the left knee using the 3C method, figure 53-2, which caused the pain to move to the central dorsal side of the right forearm, figure 52-3. Another needle was inserted in the middle of the front part of the left lower leg, figure 53-3. The pain then moved to the hand, specifically to the ulnar side of the 5th metacarpal, while also shifting toward the front of the elbow, figure 52-4. After inserting a needle into the outer side of the left 5th metatarsal, the hand pain disappeared. A final needle was inserted into the back of the left calf, figure 53-4, which completely eliminated the pain in the front of the right elbow. This process of tracing and resolving the pain was lengthy, but ultimately successful. A three-year follow-up showed no recurrence. As the practice and research of the 3C technique have continued to deepen, redefining the theory of biological holography has become an unavoidable topic. Zhang Yingqing's holographic biology can be called narrow-sense biological holography. Building on this, incorporating the elements of self-similar and dissimilar structures, it can be called generalized biological holography. Conclusion 1. The truth always turns out to be simpler than you thought. 2. Form is information, position is meaning, medicine without geometry is incomplete. Thank you.