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musculoskeletal system
low back pain
acupuncture
patterns and combinations
after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Wind-Cold and/or Wind-Damp; Kidney Yin and/or Yang Xu (Deficiency); Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency); Liver Xue (Blood) and/or Yin Xu (Deficiency); Damp-Heat; Shi (Excess) of the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); dysfunction of the Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel)
» illustrative combinations:
Sp-2 and Kd-11: to provide emergency treatment for Qi Stagnation lumbar pain that prevents the patient from standing (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 149)
GV-26 (++), SI-3, UB-54/40 (bleed) and Kd-2 (bleed): acute lumbar sprain, with GV-26 only if pain on midline of back and pain with flexion and extension (Valaskatgis, p. 16)
GV-26 (++); UB-54/40 and Kd-2 (bleed) for acute low back sprain (Shanghai, p. 654; Lee and Cheung, p. 287)
UB-54/40, UB-17, UB-32, and UB-49/54 (-) for lumbago due to Blood (Xue) Stasis, e.g., caused by heavy lifting (McWilliams, et al, Lesson 31, p. 141)
SI-3 and UB-62: open and regulate the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) to increase Qi flow through, relax and strengthen the spine
UB-23, UB-58 and Kd-5: relax soft tissues and activate blood circulation in the lower back (Finkelstein, p. 49)
UB-22, 23, 25, 26, etc. (+ and D): to warm and tonify Damp-Cold; (-): to normalize flow of Qi and Xue (Blood), relieve spasm and pain when there is acute Stagnation
coccyx ashi (tender) point(s) release spasm of the whole spine (Matsumoto)
GB-41 and TW-5: open the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel) for which lumbar or loin pain is a symptom of Shi (Excess)
TW-5 and GB-41: open the Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel) for which lumbar pain is a symptom of dysfunction
palpate and needle the painful and tender points in the areas of SI-9/10 and in the region of the iliac crest and sacroiliac joint, slightly lateral to UB-25, to relax muscle spasms and release structural torsion in the thoracic and lumbar spine for the treatment of scoliosis, lordosis, and midscapular pain; first palpate, then apply pressure to check for responses such as decreased pain, cessation of spasms, and the flattening of the scapulae, lumbar paravertebral muscles, and iliac crest, then needle (Matsumoto)
Lu-5, UB-54/40, GV-26, UB-60, UB-65, TW-6 and GB-34 for low back strain (Shanghai, p. 655; Lee and Cheung, p. 287); also consider CV-6 for pain of low back strain (Shanghai, p. 654; Lee and Cheung, p. 288)
Lu-5, LI-11, LI-4, Sp-6, Sp-9, Lv-2, St-36 and LI-10 for sprained back with subcostal pain (Lee and Cheung, p. 288)
UB-11, UB-41/46 and CV-9 for "acute stiff back" (Shanghai, p. 196)
GV-11, GV-6, GV-2, GV-1, UB-11, UB-17, CV-9, UB-20, UB-27 and UB-28 for sudden stiffness of spine (Lee and Cheung, p. 290)
UB-47/52 and GB-25 for sudden lumbar stiffness (Lee and Cheung, p. 290)
UB-51/37 and UB-53/39 (=) for back pain inhibiting extension (Shanghai, p.266)
UB-47/52 and Lv-2 for lumbar pain preventing flexion/extension with sudden Qi Stagnation (Lee and Cheung, p. 290)
GB-20, LI-4 and UB-60 for unbearable pain of lumbar spine (Lee and Cheung, p. 290)
GV-16, GV-3, UB-49/54, Kd-3 and UB-60 (-) for lumbago due to Perverse Energy (McWilliams, et al, Lesson 31, p. 141)
UB-23, UB-25, UB-26, yao yi and UB-54/40 (also consider UB-59 and UB-65) for low back pain due to trauma causing Stagnation of Qi and Xue (Blood) (Jirui and Wang, p. 167 and 169)
UB-23, ashi (tender) points, UB-54/40, GV-3, GV-26 and yao tong dian for low back pain due to Stagnation of Qi and Xue (Blood) (Qiu and Su, p. 52)
UB-26 and UB-54/40: treat lower back pain due to an imbalance in the Bladder Muscle channel (Finkelstein, p. 45)
UB-23, UB-25, UB-54/40 and hua tuo jia ji of T7, T9 and T11 for low back pain due to Damp-Cold with Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) (Jirui and Wang, p. 165)
UB-32, UB-48/53 and UB-56 for lumbar pain and cold intolerance (Lee and Cheung, p. 290)
UB-23, ashi (tender) points, Sp-9 and UB-60 for low back sprain due to Wind-Cold Damp (Qiu and Su, p. 51)
UB-23, UB-54/40 and ashi (tender) points for low back pain; also consider Kd-3 and GV-4 with Kidney Xu (Deficiency) (Liu, p. 321)
UB-23 (14 cones D), GV-26, UB-54/40 for lumbar pain and Kidney Xu (Deficiency) (Lee and Cheung, p. 290)
UB-23, UB-54/40 and Kd-3 for low back pain due to Kidney Xu (Deficiency); also consider GV-4 with Yang Xu (Deficiency); and Sp-6 and UB-47/52 with Yin Xu (Deficiency) (Qiu and Su, p. 52)
UB-23, GV-4, CV-4 and GV-10 (D) for Lumbago due to Kidney Yin Xu (Deficiency) (McWilliams, et al, Lesson 31, p. 141)
UB-23, Kd-3, UB-60, and UB-47/52 (+) for Lumbago due to Kidney Yang Xu (Deficiency) (McWilliams, et al, Lesson 31, p. 141)
UB-23, UB-54/40, Kd-3 and UB-30 for lumbar pain with Kidney Xu (Deficiency) (Lee and Cheung, p. 290)
UB-26 and UB-28 for Wind consumption with lower back pain (Shanghai, p. 213)
navel treatment a la Matsumoto for weak connective tissue and/or Xu (Deficiency) of the Kidney and/or Spleen due to birth trauma induced by improper severing of the umbilical cord causing damage to the ligamentum teres hepatis (Matsumoto)
GV-2, UB-54/40, Kd-1 and UB-27 for lumbar spine stiffness and pain (Lee and Cheung, p. 290)
Lv-13, GV-2, UB-54/40 (bleed) and UB-60 (7 cones D) for dull lumbar pain and difficulty in movement (Lee and Cheung, p. 290)
GB-21, GB-30, St-33, St-36, UB-54/40 (moxa), UB-57, GB-38, UB-60, GV-2, UB-23 for low back pain (Lee and Cheung, p. 290)
UB-30 and UB-54/40 for back pain extending to the waist (Shanghai, p. 215); for pain in the back and lumbus (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 215 )
UB-54/40 and UB-60 (=): for chronic low back pain to strengthen lower back, relax sinews, release spasms, and resolve pain
UB-54/40, Kd-3 and Kd-4 for lumbar pain, evacuation difficulty, cold hands and feet (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 249)
LI-5 and LI-2 treats toothache, throat Bi and lumbar pain (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 96)
Kd-4 (listed as "Kd-5"), UB-62 and UB-54/40; UB-23, Kd-4 (listed as "Kd-5") and PC-9; GV-4, UB-28, UB-48/53 and UB-49/54; UB-31 to UB-35 for lumbago and/or sciatica (Mann, p. 124)
UB-23, GV-3 and UB-54/40: relax the lumbar muscles (Finkelstein, p. 44)
UB-65 and UB-59 (-): drain Shi (Excess) and relieve Stagnation (Finkelstein)
UB-23, GV-4 and UB-58: relax the soft tissues and invigorate blood circulation in the back (Finkelstein, p. 44)
LI-11, GV-26, GB-20 and GB-3? for alignment problems of the spine (Finkelstein, p. 10)
LI-11 and GV-26: facilitate spinal adjustments (Finkelstein, p. 9)
point analysis
» palpate and consider:
treatment of points on the low back itself often more effective with the patient sitting
palpate!
usually aim needle and project Qi in desired direction
generally (-) points on the back itself with acute Stagnation to normalize flow of Qi and Xue (Blood) and relieve spasm and pain
generally (+ and D) points on the back itself with Damp-Cold to warm and tonify
see also: "spinal segmental lesion", "sciatica" and "intervertebral disc disease"
» points:
GB-20 (-): disperses Wind-Cold; subdues Liver Yang and Fire to calm and regulate the Liver; harmonizes Qi and Xue (Blood); frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels
GB-21 (-): dispels Wind-Cold; spreads Liver Qi; disperses Stagnation and stops pain; benefits tendons and muscles; clears and invigorates the channels
hua tuo jia ji in painful areas (+ and D): benefit the back; restore flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); strengthen and relax the sinews and tendons; sedate pain
UB-11 (-): dispels Wind-Cold; connects the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) to the Shu Associated points; distributes Bladder Qi and Jing-Ye (Yin) to all the dorsal Shu points (Finkelstein, p. 38); removes Obstruction of Qi circulation of the Tai Yang channels (Bladder and Small Intestine) and Du Mai (Governing Vessel) of the upper back; esp. for treating "acute stiff back" (Shanghai, p. 196); strengthens all bones and joints; facilitates Xue (Blood) flow; relaxes the muscles, sinews and tendons; invigorates the collateral vessels; Hui Reunion point of the Bones; Sea of Xue (Blood) upper entry point
UB-37/42 (+ and D or -): relaxes the muscles, sinews and tendons; invigorates the collateral vessels; best for acute pain located above UB-23; use instead of UB-54/40 for acute pain if tender and no Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) at UB-54/40 (Valaskatgis, p. 16); Lung psychospiritual associated point
UB-41/46 (+ and D or -): relaxes the muscles, sinews and tendons; invigorates the collateral vessels; often indicated when back rigid and painful; esp. "acute stiff back" (Shanghai, p. 196); Diaphragm psychospiritual associated point
UB-18 (+ and D or -): pacifies the Shen; clears and tonifies the Liver and Gall Bladder; cools Damp-Heat; moves Stagnant Qi; strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; nourishes and regulates the Xue (Blood); nourishes Liver Yin; esp. relieves mid-back tension; Liver Shu Associated point
UB-22 (+ and D or -): regulates San Jiao (Three Warmers); tonifies the Kidney; relaxes the muscles, sinews and tendons; invigorates the collateral vessels; Triple Warmer Shu Associated point
UB-23 (+ and D or -): tonifies and adjusts the Kidney; strengthens Yang and Qi Hai; influences adrenals; nourishes Yin, Xue (Blood) and Kidney Jing (Essence); resolves Dampness; strengthens the spine, esp. the lower back; controls the bones and teeth; Kidney Shu Associated point
UB-47/52 (+ and D or -): tonifies Kidney Qi, Kidney Yang, Kidney Yin, Jing (Essence) and Yuan (Original) Qi; resolves Dampness; esp. for chronic pain above UB-23 when needled toward pain (Valaskatgis, p. 16); Kidney psychospiritual associated point
UB-24 (+ and D or -): regulates the flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); strengthens the lower back and knees; relaxes the muscles, sinews and tendons; invigorates the collateral vessels; associated point for upper lumbar region
UB-48/53 (+ and D or -): strengthens the lumbar spine; treats pain and stiffness in back and renal area, sacroiliac pain, and sciatica; relaxes the muscles, sinews and tendons; invigorates the collateral vessels
UB-25 (+ and D or -): regulates the Intestines to relieve constipation; resolves Damp-Heat; warms Cold and dries Damp-Cold; benefits the lower back and knees; relaxes the muscles, sinews and tendons; invigorates the collateral vessels; treats low back pain or strain, spasm of lumbar muscles, pain in sacroiliac joint, and sciatica; Large Intestine Shu Associated point
UB-49/54 (+ and D or -): resolves Damp-Heat; strengthens the lower back; expels Cold and Damp for sacral pain or pain involving sacrum, buttocks and legs (Valaskatgis, p. 17); Large Intestine psychospiritual associated point
UB-26 (+ and D or -): regulates the Intestines and Lower Warmer; resolves Dampness and Damp-Heat; warms Cold and dries Damp-Cold; "relates to Kidney Yin" (Finkelstein, p. 45); strengthens the spine, esp. lower back, and knees; relaxes the muscles, sinews and tendons; invigorates the collateral vessels; associated point for lower lumbar region
UB-27 (+ and D or -): regulates the Small Intestine; eliminates Dampness and cools Heat; strengthens the lower back; relaxes the muscles, sinews and tendons; invigorates the collateral vessels; Small Intestine Shu Associated point
UB-30 (-): consolidates Jing (Essence); relieves lumbar pain, esp. when radiating to the waist
UB-32 (-): regulates the Lower Warmer and menstruation; transforms Damp-Heat; consolidates Jing (Essence); invigorates the Xue (Blood) and Kidney Qi; strengthens the lower back and legs; tonifies waist and knees; relieves sacral pain
UB-51/37 (=): strengthening the lumbar spine, relaxing the muscles and tendons; invigorates the collateral vessels; sedates pain; esp. with low back pain inhibiting flexion and extension (Shanghai, p. 266) or causing inability to lie prone
UB-53/39 (=): frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; relieves pain; treats low back pain, esp. when extending to the abdomen and/or inhibiting extension (Shanghai, p. 266); He Sea Lower Uniting point of the San Jiao (Triple Warmer)
UB-54/40 (=): controls the renal region (Finkelstein, p. 49); transforms Damp-Heat; strengthens waist; relaxes the sinews and muscles; benefits the lower back, hips, legs and knees; best point for acute pain below UB-23 (Valaskatgis, p. 16); Bladder He Sea Uniting and Earth point; Command point of the back (upper and lower)
UB-57 (=): dispels Wind and transforms Damp-Heat; strengthens the lower back; relaxes the sinews and muscles; esp. for gastrocnemius or calf pain and spasm; main point for all physical trauma (Finkelstein, p. 49)
UB-58 (-): dispels Wind-Damp; promotes flow of Qi; strengthens Kidney function; eases low back pain and benefits sciatica; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; sedates pain; Bladder Luo Connecting point
GV-8 (=): dissipates Wind; relaxes stiff and rigid spine; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; sedates pain
GV-4 (= or +): pacifies the Shen; relieves mental and physical exhaustion; nourishes the Yuan (Original) Qi; strengthens the Kidney; benefits and replenishes the Kidney Yang; strengthens the back, esp. benefits the lumbar vertebrae; stimulates the adrenals; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels
GV-3 (- or +): dispels Cold-Damp, esp. in the Lower Warmer; reinforces the Kidney; distributes Zhong (Ancestral) Qi to the pelvis; benefits the lumbar spine and knees
yao yan (=): strengthens the lower back
yao yi (=): local, esp. for acute lumbar pain and chronic muscular spasm in lumbar region; injury to the soft tissues of the lower back
sacral ashi (tender) points: palpate for pain and/or tenderness and needle to treat scoliosis (Matsumoto)
GB-25 (- or +): tonifies the Kidney; sedates and/or warms Kidney Yang; influences Kidney Yin; resolves Dampness; removes Qi Stagnation; relaxes muscles, sinews and tendons; invigorates the channels; Kidney Mu Alarm point
GB-30 (-): dispels Wind and Cold; invigorates the Kidney; strengthens the lower back; regulates hip joint; dissipates Wind-Damp in the channels and connecting vessels; frees the channels and removes Obstructions; relaxes the muscles and tendons; esp. for soreness and pain in lower back, buttocks and hip; sciatica and hip pain
GB-31 (-): disperses Wind and Cold; transforms Damp; tonifies waist, strengthens thighs, and tonifies knees; strengthens bones; relaxes and strengthens sinews and tendons
TW-5 (= with ion-pumping cords): opens and moves the Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel) and regulates the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); frees the channels to facilitate the circulation of Qi in the channels; invigorates the collateral vessels; strengthens and relaxes the sinews and tendons; alleviates pain; Triple Warmer Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel); Couple point of the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel)
LI-4 (-): dispels Wind-Cold; regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); tonifies Metal to cool inflammatory processes and restrain Wood, esp. the Liver; moves the bowels; relaxes sinews and tendons; sedates pain; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; Large Intestine Yuan Source and Entry point
LI-2 (-): needled contralaterally to treat low back pain, according to Dong Shi Jing Chang (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 94); Large Intestine Water and Dispersion point
SI-6 (=): relaxes the sinews and tendons; releases pain between scapulae, esp. rhomboid spasm; benefits the joints; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; esp. when low back pain accompanied by restriction of movement in the lumbar area; Small Intestine Xi Cleft Accumulation point
SI-3 (+ or -; ion-pumping cords to UB-62): clears and opens the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); invigorates the channels; dispels Dampness and Internal Heat; strengthens the spine; relaxes the sinews and muscles; benefits the joints; releases muscle spasms; esp. useful with pain on rotation of torso (Valaskatgis, p. 16); Small Intestine Wood and Tonification point; Master point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); Couple point of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel)
yao tong dian (junction of 2nd and 3rd, and 4th and 5th metacarpals; on affected side): best for acute pain above UB-23 (Valaskatgis, p.16); esp. with sprain or pain of traumatic origin; palpate to confirm appropriate location(s)
GV-26 (++): pacifies the Shen; regulates the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); dispels Wind and Wind-Damp; benefits the lumbar spine; specific for acute lumbar sprain; Valaskatgis recommends GV-26 only if pain on midline of back and pain with flexion and extension (Valaskatgis, p. 16), though many other sources suggest it more generally for severe and esp. acute pain
CV-9 (-): moves Spleen and Earth; regulates the Small Intestine; esp. used with "acute stiff back" (Shanghai, p. 196); palpation: "no energy" indicates Xu (Deficiency) of Spleen and/or Stomach, while pulsing indicates Kidney Xu (Deficiency) (Matsumoto); Small Intestine Mu Alarm point
CV-6 (+): strengthens and moves the Qi, esp. in the Lower Warmer; strengthens lower abdominal wall; tonifies Kidney; regulates and tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; nourishes and invigorates Kidney Yang; warms Ming Men (Life Gate Fire) (esp. with D); reinforces Jing (Essence); benefits spine, esp. "slipped disc" (Finkelstein, p. 86); Dan Tien (Elixir of Long Life), with CV-5
GB-26 (-): regulates Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); relaxes muscles of the lumbar spine, esp. iliopsoas; alleviates Damp-Heat; promotes Kidney Qi circulation; clears and invigorates the channels; esp. appropriate when menstrual problems associated with low back pain; Entry point of Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); special point for gynecological disorders and paralysis
GB-34 (-): facilitates and harmonizes the Liver; relieves back and leg pain on Gall Bladder channel; clears and cools Dampness and Heat; strengthens and relaxes sinews and tendons; benefits joints, esp. knees and hips; invigorates the collateral vessels; Gall Bladder He Sea Uniting and Earth point; Hui Reunion point of Jin (sinews and tendons)
GB-41 (= with ion-pumping cords): dissipates Wind; harmonizes and regulates the Liver and Gall Bladder; removes Stagnancy of Liver Qi; clears and regulates Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); dispels Damp-Heat; Gall Bladder Wood and Horary point; Master point of the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); Couple point of the Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel)
Lv-3 (=): expels Wind; "relieves anger and mellows spirits of those who are frustrated and jealous" (Finkelstein, p. 73); clears and regulates the Liver and Gall Bladder; promotes smooth flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); spreads Liver Qi Stagnation; clears and cools Liver Heat and Fire; tonifies Liver Xue (Blood); regulates circulation of Xue (Blood) to disperse Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); discharges Damp-Heat in the Lower Warmer; opens the channels and relaxes spasms; sedates pain; Liver Yuan Source and Earth point; Independent Associated point for spasms
Lv-1 (-): disperses Wind, esp. acute; regulates and tonifies the Liver, esp. Qi and Xue (Blood); promotes and stimulates the Qi of the Liver and Gall Bladder channels; resolves Damp-Heat and relieves Obstruction in the Lower Warmer; esp. with Qi Stagnation lumbar pain that prevents the patient from standing (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 149); Liver Jing Well, Wood, Horary and Entry point
Sp-9 (=): regulates and tonifies Spleen (especially Yang); transforms Dampness; benefits the Lower Warmer; esp. with Wind-Cold-Damp sprain; Spleen He Sea Uniting and Water point
Sp-6 (+): nourishes Yin, esp. of the Spleen, Liver and Kidney; strengthens the Spleen; tonifies Qi and builds the Xue (Blood); nourishes and moves the Xue (Blood); frees Qi Stagnation and transforms Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); spreads the Liver Qi and regulates the Gall Bladder; warms the Middle and Lower Warmers; restores circulation to the Lower Warmer; tonifies the Kidney; transforms Dampness and Heat; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the three Foot Yin channels
Sp-2 (-): stimulates the flow of Qi; strengthens the Spleen, esp. tonifies Spleen Yang; eliminates Dampness caused by Spleen Xu (Deficiency); esp. for Qi Stagnation lumbar pain that prevents the patient from standing (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 149); Spleen Fire and Tonification point
Kd-11 (-): dissipates Dampness; esp. with Qi Stagnation lumbar pain that prevents the patient from standing (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 149)
Kd-7 (+): clears Heat and nourishes Yin; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; strengthens and enriches the Kidney; stimulates adrenals; cools and clears Damp-Heat; disperses Stagnation; strengthens the back, esp. lumbars; Kidney Metal and Tonification point
Kd-4 (+): nourishes the Shen and Yin; regulates the Kidney; reinforces the Liver and Kidney, the latter through longitudinal Luo vessels; facilitates the flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); harmonizes the Xue (Blood); supplements the Jing (Essence); esp. for stiffness and pain in the lumbar spine; Kidney Luo Connecting point
Kd-3 (= or +): tonifies the Kidney, Yuan (Original) Qi, Xue (Blood) and Jing (Essence); nourishes and enriches Kidney Yin, supplies Liver Yin, and tonifies Yin of the entire body; tonifies Kidney Yang and Ming Men Fire (D); stabilizes Kidney Qi; strengthens the lower back, waist and knees; esp. indicated with low back pain and muscle tension in vicinity of UB-23 (Stephens)
Kd-2 ( - or bleed): clears Obstruction from Du Mai (Governing Vessel) and Bladder channels in lower back (bleed); esp. for acute lumbar sprain (Valaskatgis, p.16); Kidney Fire point
UB-59 (-): dispels Wind; regulates Qi and promotes flow of Xue (Blood); disperses Damp-Heat; effects the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); relaxes the sinews, tendons and muscles; benefits and strengthens the lower back; relieves pain and spasm along the Bladder channel; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; sedates pain; esp. appropriate for lumbosacral pain causing inability to stand and for severe acute pain, particularly on the Bladder and Gall Bladder channels, with limitation of movement; also, drains Shi (Excess) and relieves Stagnation with chronic pain, esp. lumbosacral and posterior leg pain; Xi Cleft Accumulation point of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel)
UB-60 (-): calms the Shen; reinforces the Kidney; strengthens the bones; dispels Dampness and swelling; relaxes the muscles and tendons; frees the channels and collateral vessels; relieves pain, esp. chronic pain, particularly lumbosacral and posterior leg pain; Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel) Entry point
UB-62 (- or +; ion-pumping cords to SI-3): dispels Wind and Cold; regulates the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) and benefits Du Mai (Governing Vessel) disorders; opens and moves the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); soothes sinews, tendons and vessels; relaxes the Muscle channels; esp. with dropped foot or back and leg pain with difficulty in walking due to spasm (Valaskatgis, p.17); Master point of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); Couple point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
UB-65 (-): pacifies the Shen; dispels Wind; drains Shi (Excess); relieves Stagnation; relaxes muscles and tendons; invigorates the collateral vessels; treats stiff neck and acute lumbar pain; Bladder Wood and Dispersion point
ear: kidney, lumbar vertebrae, shen men, dermis/subcortex, adrenal, lumbago
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