Location of Yaotong point and the optimal time of its needling.
OBJECTIVE
To determine the location of Yaotong point and the optimal time of its needling in the treatment of acute lumbar sprain.


METHODS
Thirty-five cases of acute lumbar sprain were retrospectively analyzed for the location of Yaotong point and the method of its needling according to their disease courses and effects.


RESULTS
The optimal time of needling is 1-3 days after lumbar sprain, and the location of Yaotong points on both hands correspond to the location of sprain.


CONCLUSIONS
This correspondence is useful in
Chen
Rilan
R
Acupuncture Dept. of Ruikang Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi TCM College, Nanning 530011, China.
Yue
Xiaoyan
X
D015669:Acupuncture Points; D015670:Acupuncture Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000628:therapy*