NAME
SHIQIZHUIXIA
LOCATION
On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra.
NEEDLING
Perpendicular insertion, 0.5 to 1 cun.
Caution: the spinal canal lies between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body build.
Straight insertion, 1.5 to 2 cun. Sensation: local distention and numbness extending to the buttocks, if the insertion is deep, an electric sensation extending down the leg.
Puncture perpendicularly, 0.8 to 1.2 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Tonifies the Kidneys
Promotes urination
Activates the channel
Alleviates pain
Benefits the back
INDICATIONS
Pain of the lumbar region and legs
Difficult urination
Fetus pressing on the Bladder
Dysmenorrhea
Sequelae of infantile paralysis
Hemorrhoids
Dysuria
Irregular menstruation
Pain and stiffness in the lumbosacral region
Sciatica
Functional uterine bleeding
Anal diseases
Traumatic paraplegia
Thigh pain
COMBINATIONS
| UB-26 Guanyuanshu UB-53 Baohuang UB-40 Weizhong | M-BW-35 Huatuojiaji | UB-54 ZhibianUB-26 Guanyuanshu |
| Chronic lumbar pain | Paralysis of the lower limb | Pain in the lumbosacral region |
| REN-3 Zhongji SP-6 Sanyinjiao KI-3 Taixi | ||
| Dysmenorrhea |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This is one of the most commonly used points for chronic back pain. It can be used for both Deficiency and Excess conditions.