Name
環跳
- Huan Tiao
- Encircling jump
- Circular assault
Location
The line between the greater trochanter and the junction of the coccyx and sacrum (sacral hiatus, at the end of the line between the buttocks) is divided into 3 parts. The point is located in the distal 1/3, closest to the trochanter.
Nature
Gathering point of Gall Bladder and Bladder Channel
Actions
- Unblocks the Channel: leg pain, Bi Syndrome, numbness (just inferior part of piriformis muscle)
- Sciatic nerve pain: releases, hip joint pain: bursitis, degenerative changes, etc.
- Knee pain with difficulty of movement, paralysis, Wei Syndrome
- Activates Qi/Blood
- Eliminates Wind/Dampness
Comments
Sciatica and sequelae of stroke, alteration in the hip joint
Treatment
- Needling 1.5 - 3 cun perpendicular (deep)