Chapman reflex points

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Chapman reflex points, or Champman's points, are small, discrete tissue texture changes located just deep to the skin. The Chapman Point is a outward physical representation of internal dysfunction or pathology of an organ system. Chapman's reflexes are localized to consistent anatomic landmarks and are usually described as a smooth, firm bead about 2-3mm in diameter. The palpated bump is caused by over-stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system, resulting in a concentration of ionized fluid. The points were first described by Dr. Frank Chapman, DO in 1920, who described the palpatory findings as "small pearls of tapioca that are firm, partially fixed, and located under the skin in the deep fascia." ^[1] The points are useful as a diagnostic aid for connecting internal pain to a specific pathology.

Important Chapman Reflex Points

Appendix - Anteriorly at the tip of the 12th rib. Posteriorly at the transverse process of T11.

Pancreas - Anteriorly the point is lateral to the costal cartilage between the 7th and 8th ribs on the right. Posteriorly between the transverse process of T7 and T8 on the right.

Adrenals - Anteriorly 2" superior and 1" lateral to the umbilicus. Posteriorly between the spinous and transverse processes of T11 and T12

Kidney - Anteriorly 1" superior and 1" lateral to the umbilicus. Posteriorly between the spinous and transverse processes of T12 and L1.

Bladder - Periumbilical region

Urethra - Anteriorly in the myofacial tissues along the superior margin of the pubis ramus about 2 cm lateral to the symphysis

Prostate - Anteriorly located in myofacial tissue along the posterior margin of the iliotibial band

Colon - On the lateral thigh within the iliotibial band from the greater trochanter to just above the knee.

See also: reflexology

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