Name
十七椎
- Shi Qi Zui
- 17 vertebrae (above it are the five lumbar and 12 thoracic vertebrae)
- Below the 17th vertebra
Location
On the Governing Vessel line, between the spinous processes of L5 and S1. One vertebra below GV-3.
Nature
Actions
- Lower backache
- Pelvic pain
- Menstrual problems: endometriosis, dysmenorrhoea, irregular menstruation, amenorrhoea etc.
Comments
In women L5 is more painful and in men L4
Treatment
- Needling: 1-1.5 CUN heated needle