十七椎

Shiqizhui

Location

On the low back and on the posterior midline, below the spinous process of the 5th lumbar vertebra.

Indications

Lumbago, pain in the lower extremities, flaccidity of the lower extremities, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea.

Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 inches. Moxibustion is applicable.