GB29 (Juliao, “Juliao”) is an acupuncture point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located on the lateral aspect of the hip, in the depression between the anterior superior iliac spine and the greater trochanter. It modern research suggests GB29 is used to reduce lateral hip pain, enhance joint mobility, and alleviate lower extremity stiffness and weakness. It has also been used to address neuropathic pain in the lower extremity and to manage symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis.
On the lateral aspect of the hip, in the depression between the anterior superior iliac spine and the greater trochanter.
For hip osteoarthritis, needles were administered as part of a local and distal point strategy. For neuropathic pain, it was used in a weekly acupuncture session. For ankylosing spondylitis, it was part of a 30-minute warm acupuncture session. In veterinary practice for hip pain, 2mm gold wire pieces were implanted into the point using 14-gauge hypodermic needles.
Modern research suggests GB29 is used to reduce lateral hip pain, enhance joint mobility, and alleviate lower extremity stiffness and weakness. It has also been used to address neuropathic pain in the lower extremity and to manage symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis..
Modern clinical applications for GB29 include hip osteoarthritis-related pain, lateral hip pain, lower extremity stiffness and weakness, and neuropathic pain in the lower extremity (e.g., from sacrum metastasis). It is also indicated for the management of ankylosing spondylitis..
Due to the absence of classical excerpts, the traditional functions and indications for GB29 cannot be determined from the provided sources. Its clinical application would typically be based on modern understanding of its anatomical location and channel pathway.
GB29 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
GB29 (Juliao) is located on the lateral aspect of the hip, in the depression between the anterior superior iliac spine and the greater trochanter.
GB29 modern research suggests GB29 is used to reduce lateral hip pain, enhance joint mobility, and alleviate lower extremity stiffness and weakness. It has also been used to address neuropathic pain in the lower extremity and to manage symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis. Common clinical indications include modern clinical applications for GB29 include hip osteoarthritis-related pain, lateral hip pain, lower extremity stiffness and weakness, and neuropathic pain in the lower extremity (e.g., from sacrum metastasis). It is also indicated for the management of ankylosing spondylitis.
For hip osteoarthritis, needles were administered as part of a local and distal point strategy. For neuropathic pain, it was used in a weekly acupuncture session. For ankylosing spondylitis, it was part of a 30-minute warm acupuncture session. In veterinary practice for hip pain, 2mm gold wire pieces were implanted into the point using 14-gauge hypodermic needles.
GB29 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).