The Akabane method of diagnosis and treatment is simple and easy to perform, and is particuarly effective for pain. This pocket-sized volume discusses the original Akabane theory and its subsequent modifications in detail, lists clinical methods for measurement, diagnosis and treatment, subcutaneous needling, and ashi point detection, describes special Akabane points for subcutaneous needle insertion to relieve specific symptoms, and reviews the proper treatment order for the Akabane method.