LUOZHEN M-UE-24

LUOZHEN M-UE-24 STIFF NECK

Location: On the dorsum of the hand, in the depression directly proximal to the second and third metacarpo-phalangeal joints.

Luozhen M-UE-24 is often found and needled with the hand resting in a loose fist. This point may be found at the apex of an equilateral triangle created by this point and the prominences of the metacarpo-phalangeal joints of the index and middle fingers. The point is additionally described as lying on the dorsum of the hand opposite Laogong P-8.

Needling: Perpendicular or oblique insertion given proximally, 0.5 to 1 cun.

Actions: Strengthens qi and blood in the neck region.

Signs and symptoms: Rigidity and pain of the neck, no ability to move the head sideways, headache, shoulder and arm pain.

Pain of the epigastrium, diarrhea, acute and chronic childhood fright wind.

Reference: A Manual of Acupuncture by Peter Deadman, Mazin Al-Khafaji and Kevin Baker