Yaotongdian (Lumbago Point) EXUE6
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | EXUE6 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | |
| Location | On the dorsum of the hand, between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones and between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones, at the midpoint between the wrist crease and the metacarpophalangeal joints; two points on one side. |
3D location is not available for this point.
Traditionally recorded associations
acute lumbar sprainlumbar muscle strainswelling and pain of the dorsum of the hand
Traditional application notes
Application notes pending review.
Frequently asked
Where is it located?
3 cun below ST35, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior tibial crest, per WHO standard.
Can I press it myself?
This site is an educational reference. Apply under a licensed practitioner; do not self-needle.
Sources & references
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations (2008) - who.int
- NCCIH - Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know - nccih.nih.gov