Headache is one of the few conditions where the choice between Local and Global Balance changes everything. The location tells you which meridian is sick. But the pattern of recurrence tells you whether you're treating a spot — or treating a body.

The shoulder is the most misdiagnosed joint in Balance Method acupuncture. Six meridians cross through it, each needing a different treatment. Meridian diagnosis per zone, the million dollar combo, and the frozen shoulder approach.

How do you identify the sick meridian in Dr. Tan's Balance Method? This guide covers the one-finger diagnostic protocol, meridian geography for arm and leg, diagnosing in-between and multi-meridian problems, and the five most common diagnostic mistakes.