WHAT IS THAT POINT?: Large Intestine 4

Large Intestine 4 is also known as jointing valley. This point can be found on the hand between the thumb and pointer finger (see picture reference below.) If you’ve ever had acupuncture before, you most likely have had this point needled. This is a powerhouse point. This point is considered a vital acupuncture point with the ability to treat a variety of conditions . While how its used depends on your entire health history here are a list of benefits for this popular acupuncture point.

Benefits:

• Pain in the body. Especially four limbs, bones, fingers, & lumbar spine.

• Headaches

• Sneezing, Allergies, nasal discharge/congestion

• Pain in the throat, loss of voice

• Pain and redness of the eyes

• Toothaches

• Amenorrhea, prolonged or delayed labor

• Chills and fever

• Tinnitus

• Lockjaw

WHAT IS THAT POINT?: YIN TANG

There are hundreds of acupuncture points on the body. And one popular point that you often see in acupuncture images or receive during treatment is Yin Tang. Yin Tang is also knows as the Hall of Impressions. It is located between the inner eyebrows and is also known as the third eye area. It can be used for headaches, allergies, sinuses, vertigo, heavy sensation in the head, anxiety, insomnia, stress, and eye disorders.

Acupuncture for Pain Relief

Did you know acupuncture is a safe effective drug free approach to treating pain?