Chinese Name
Zhèng Jīn [正筋穴]
English Name
Upright Tendon
Location
The point is located at the center of the Achilles tendon, 3.5 cun superior to the base of the heel, between Ki-3 Tai xi and Bl-60 Kun Lun.
Needling
Perpendicular, Through the tendon, 0.5–0.8 cun.
Before puncturing, it is important to ensure that one is at the center of the tendon.
Master Dong wrote in his book that strong individuals should be needled while seated, and weak individuals should be needled while lying down.
If the pain tends to one side, insert the needle on the affected side. If the pain is central, insert the needle bilaterally.
Before puncturing, it is important to ensure that one is at the center of the tendon.
Master Dong wrote in his book that strong individuals should be needled while seated, and weak individuals should be needled while lying down.
If the pain tends to one side, insert the needle on the affected side. If the pain is central, insert the needle bilaterally.
Reaction area
Main - the spinal column, main - the brain.
Indications
Spinal pain.
Lower back pain.
Neck tendon pain with difficulty in neck movement.
Hydrocephalus.
Cervical spine osteophytes.
Stiff lower back.
Occipital headache.
Cervical spine disorders.
Whiplash injury.
Coccydynia (pain in the coccyx or tailbone).
Brain tumors, meningitis, cerebral concussion.
Head tremor.
Tinnitus.
Epilepsy.
Achilles tendon pain.
Heel spur, plantar fasciitis.
Lower back pain.
Neck tendon pain with difficulty in neck movement.
Hydrocephalus.
Cervical spine osteophytes.
Stiff lower back.
Occipital headache.
Cervical spine disorders.
Whiplash injury.
Coccydynia (pain in the coccyx or tailbone).
Brain tumors, meningitis, cerebral concussion.
Head tremor.
Tinnitus.
Epilepsy.
Achilles tendon pain.
Heel spur, plantar fasciitis.
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