Yāo Qí (腰奇) — Strange Lumbar

On this page

1. Overview
2. Location
3. Actions
4. Indications
5. Needling
6. Clinical notes
7. Treatment at my clinic

1. Overview

Yāo Qí (腰奇) is a classical extra (non-channel) acupuncture point — Strange Lumbar. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.

I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use Yāo Qí as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.

2. Location

Below the spinous process of the second sacral vertebra.

3. Actions

1. See classical sources for the actions of this point.

4. Indications

1. Seizures

5. Needling

Slanted insertion upward 2 to 2.5 cun.

Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.

6. Clinical notes

Yāo Qí (Strange Lumbar) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.

7. Treatment at my clinic

I use Yāo Qí as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions following a full TCM assessment.

I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.