Yāo Tòng Xué (腰痛穴) — Lumbar Pain Point (3)
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1. Overview
Yāo Tòng Xué (腰痛穴) is a classical extra (non-channel) acupuncture point — Lumbar Pain Point (3). 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 Tòng Xué as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the dorsum of the hand, at the articulation of the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones.
3. Actions
- See classical sources for the actions of this point.
4. Indications
- Pain from injury to the lower back and limbs
5. Needling
Slanted insertion toward the wrist, 1-1.5 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 Tòng Xué (Lumbar Pain Point (3)) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use Yāo Tòng Xué 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.
