Name
上髎
- Shang Liao
- Upper Foramen
- Upper Orifice
Location
First sacral foramen
Functions
- Sacro-lumbar pain
- Problems of urination and defecation
- Paresthesias
- Women: Prolapse of uterus, infertility, leukorrhea
- Avoid during pregnancy
Treatment
- Needling: 0.3-1 cun. If paresthesia present, needle deeper to touch the nerve
- Moxibustion