Fu's subcutaneous needle
Complementary & alternative
⚠This is not folk medicine. This page describes a NON-traditional method (complementary/alternative or conventional medicine), outside FolkKB's folk/herbal focus. It is informational only — not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Evidence and safety vary widely; consult a qualified professional.
Fu's Subcutaneous Needle (FSN), invented by Dr. Zhonghua Fu in 1996, is a method for the treatment of myofascial pain and trigger points related to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and invented by Dr. D. Simons and Dr. Janet G. Travell.