
Point:
Chengshan -- UB 57
Puncture:
With a 2 cun needle, puncture perpendicularly to the skin.
Technique:
With the patient lying face downward, insert the needle up to 1.5 cun deep.
Rotate the needle at a very fast frequency of 300 to 350 times per minute to induce soreness, numbness and distention radiating to the popliteal fossa, lower leg and foot.