NAME
YINMEN
LOCATION
With the patient lying prone, this point can be found on the back of the thigh, 6 cun directly below UB-36 Chengfu.
On the back of the thigh, in the depression between the hamstring muscles, 6 cun distal to UB-36 Chengfu and 8 cun proximal to UB-40 Weizhong, on the line connecting UB-36 Chengfu and UB-40 Weizhong.
NEEDLING
Straight insertion 2 to 3 cun, causing a numb, electric sensation, possibly extending to the buttock or foot.
Perpendicular insertion 1 to 2 cun.
Puncture perpendicularly 1 to 1.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Activates the channel
Alleviates pain
Benefits the lumbar spine
INDICATIONS
Low back pain
Herniated disc
Sciatica
Occipital headache
Paralysis of the lower limb
Paralysis
Low back pain that inhibits flexion and extension
Distention on the lateral aspect of the thigh
Hemiplegia
Pain and rigidity of the lumbar spine
Bi syndrome and Wei syndrome of the lower limb
Watery diarrhea
Infantile paralysis
Inability to bend the back or lie prone
Pain and stiffness of the hip, back and thigh
Paralysis of the hip extensor and knee flexor muscles
COMBINATIONS
| UB-39 Weiyang | M-BW-35 of the 4th and 5th lumbar vertebrae Huatoujiaji | UB-39 Weiyang SP-3 Taibai SP-9 Yinlingquan LIV-2 Xingjian |
| Low back pain inhibiting extension | Disc abnormality of the lumbar vertebrae | Lumbar pain with inability to bend and extend |
| UB-25 Dachangshu GB-30 Huantiao UB-57 Chengshan UB-58 Feiyang SP-6 Sanyinjiao | ||
| Sciatica |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This point is frequently used for pain radiating down the back of the leg.