Base de connaissancesPoints d’acupuncture
UB-59
Fuyang
Instep *Yang*
Autres nomsTarsal *Yang* · Foot Bone *Yang*
- Méridien
- Vessie
- Classification
- Xi-Fissure
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Localisation
Located 3 cun proximal to UB-60 Kunlun, on the lateral side of the gastrocnemius muscle. Note: it lies in the hollow between the Achilles tendon and the peroneal tendons.
Puncture
- 01Insert straight in, 1 to 2 cun.
- 02Puncture straight down, 0.5 to 1 cun.
- 03Moxibustion may be used.
- 04Insert perpendicularly or obliquely, angled proximally or distally, 1 to 1.5 cun.
Fonctions du point
Xi-Cleft point of the Yang Qiao channel
Actions
- Clears obstruction from the channel
- Invigorates the Yang Qiao channel
- Strengthens the back
- Benefits the lumbar region and legs
- Frees the channel
- Eases pain
Indications
- Headache
- Low back pain
- Lower-limb paralysis
- Ankle joint inflammation
- Lateral malleolus pain
- Lumbar pain with inability to stand for long periods
- Inability to stand up after sitting
- Thigh pain
- Wind Bi with numbness
- Atrophy disorder of the lower limb
- Inability to lift the four limbs
- Heaviness and soreness in the leg and knee
- Leg ulceration
- Chills and fever
- Brow pain
- Sudden turmoil disorder with cramping
- Heavy sensation in the head
- Redness and swelling of the lateral malleolus
- Seizures
- Pain in the hip, thigh, and low back with inability to stand
- Lower leg cramping
- Sciatica
- Leg Qi
- Cold-Damp leg Qi
- Hemorrhoids
- Ankle joint swelling and inflammation
- Weakness and medial deviation of the foot from plantar flexor paralysis
- Ankle rheumatism
- Clonic spasm
Notes
- This point is commonly chosen for treating low back pain.
- It strengthens muscles and eases movement.
- It is effective only for one-sided back pain.
- It is very useful for clearing toxins from body and mind.