Melzack R
Anaesthesist. 1976 May;25(5):204-7.
Three modulating mechanisms of the "gate-control theory" provide a plausible explanation of how acupuncture analgesia works. In particular, the inhibitory effects of the brainstem reticular formation on the transmission of pain signals in the spinal cord or at higher ttransmission levels seems to provide a powerful explanatory concept. Intense stimulation through acupuncture needles could activate this inhibitory brainstem system, thereby closing the gate to pain signals.
“闸门控制理论”的三种调节机制为针刺镇痛的作用原理提供了合理的解释。特别是，脑干网状结构对脊髓或更高传导水平的疼痛信号传递的抑制作用似乎提供了一个有力的解释概念。通过针刺产生的强烈刺激可以激活这种抑制性脑干系统，从而关闭疼痛信号的闸门。
