Compare with the healthy side of the body to assess.

Fullness

Acute. Due to obstruction, Qi and Blood stagnation. Due to invasion of pathogenic factors: Cold, Dampness. Example: torticollis, acute lumbago.

Empty

Mobility has been gradually limited over time. There are organs involved. Spleen-Qi deficiency, Liver-Blood deficiency, or Kidney-Essence deficiency. More in context of Wei Syndrome.

• Kidney Qi/Blood deficiency: affects bones and joints. Loss of strength and osteoarthritis.
• Liver Qi/Blood deficiency: affects tendons. Weakness.
• Spleen Qi/Blood deficiency: affects muscles. Atrophy.

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