Table 1 Acupoints selected for use in the study.
Acupoints | Needle insertion | Major indication and actions |
|---|---|---|
GB41 Gallbladder meridian | On the dorsum of the foot, the proximal angle between the fourth and fifth metatarsal bone on the lateral depression of the extensor tendon of the little finger. | Relieves joint stiffness and muscle spasms |
TE5 Triple energizer meridian | Near the dorsal wrist crease between the radius | Relaxes and strengthens tendons |
ST36 Stomach meridian | 3 inches below the patella between the tibia anterior and the extensor digit rum longs muscle | Tiredness, fatigue caused by weakness and irritability |
HT3 Heart meridian | With the elbow flexed, between the inner end of the cubital crease and the epicondyle of the Humerus | Soothes and strengthens the mind |
LI4 Large intestine meridian | The dorsal side of the hand between the first and second metacarpal bone of the middle dorsal interosseous muscle, opening the thumb and forefinger in the middle of the junction line between the first and the second metacarpal bone. | Spasm in fingers |
KI7 Kidney meridian | 2 inches above the point R3 on the anterior medial edge of the soleus muscle. | Leg muscle atrophy Swelling |
GV4 Governor vessel | The dorsal midline in the depression below the spinous process of L2. | Strengthens the lower back and knees |
SP6 Spleen meridian | 3 inches above the medial malleolus in the posteromedial border of the tibia. | Pain, weakness and imbalance motor and mental asthenia. |
BL23 Bladder meridian | 1.5 inches toward the lower border of the spinous process of the vertebra, L2. 2 cm lateral to the midline. | Bone problems, and kidney |
BL30 Bladder meridian | In the region of the sacrum, 1.5 inches lateral to the middle sacral crest, at the level of the 4th posterior sacral foramen. | Hip pain, feeling cold in the lower back. |
BL58 Bladder meridian | 7 inches above the heel on the lateral side of the tendon of the gastrocnemius muscle. | Weakness of the muscles of the leg, leg pain, back pain |
BL60 Bladder meridian | Between Achilles tendon and the edge of the lateral malleolus of the ankle on the highest point of the malleolus level. | Headache strengthens the lumbar and thoracic region |