Yaotongxue (Yāotòngxuè, “Lumbar Pain Point”) is an extra (non-channel) acupuncture point. It is located on the dorsum of the hand, two points located between the second and third metacarpal bones, and between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones, respectively, at the midpoint of the metacarpal bones. It activates blood and dispels stasis, alleviates lumbar pain.
On the dorsum of the hand, two points located between the second and third metacarpal bones, and between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones, respectively, at the midpoint of the metacarpal bones.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-0.8 cun.
Activates blood and dispels stasis, alleviates lumbar pain.
Acute lumbar sprain.
Yaotongxue is a renowned empirical point for acute lumbar pain, especially when caused by sprain or strain. It is best known for its immediate analgesic effect on the lower back, often achieved by needling the point on the contralateral side while the patient gently moves the affected area. It activates blood and dispels stasis, making it highly effective for pain due to stagnation.
Yaotongxue (Yāotòngxuè) is located on the dorsum of the hand, two points located between the second and third metacarpal bones, and between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones, respectively, at the midpoint of the metacarpal bones.
Yaotongxue activates blood and dispels stasis, alleviates lumbar pain. Common clinical indications include acute lumbar sprain.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-0.8 cun.