How are Chapman's points diagnosed and treated?

• A. Find posterior points and treat anterior with MFR
• B. Find anterior points and treat posterior with rotary motion of finger using MFR
• C. Treat with passive stretching only
• D. Use heat to the points and ignore symptoms

Answer: (B)

Chapman points work as a reflex system where small, tender fascial spots reflect visceral dysfunction. Diagnosing relies on palpating anterior Chapman points—the surface locations corresponding to specific organs. When a problem is suspected, treatment targets the posterior Chapman points with a myofascial-release approach delivered as a gentle rotary, circular motion of the finger. This combination—anterior points for diagnosis and posterior points for treatment using a rotary MFR technique—aims to release fascia, improve local circulation, and modulate autonomic input to the related organ. The other methods either misplace the diagnostic focus, rely on a single modality like passive stretching, or use heat in a way that doesn’t address the reflex points.