# Acupoints for Arthritis Rheumatoid

40 sourced protocols for Arthritis Rheumatoid. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/arthritis-rheumatoid

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-7-35 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2019/4705247 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2020/7150605 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV08 (Spring At The Bend) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s10103-021-03287-0 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2021/6637554 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2021/7466313 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.2147/JPR.S408814 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20220088 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fimmu.2022.829409 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GV04 (Life Gate), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fimmu.2022.829409 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GB39 (Suspended Bell) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fimmu.2022.829409 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20250347 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230414-k0005 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230906-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | LI04 (Junction Valley), SI03 (Back Stream), TB05 (Outer Gate) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20231119-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20200519-k0005 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | ST24 (Slippery Flesh Gate), ST26 (Outer Mound), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV10 (Lower Stomach), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20200721-k0008 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2021/7466313 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20211110-k0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), PC06 (Inner Gate), LV08 (Spring At The Bend) | – | – | doi:10.1007/s10103-021-03287-0 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20220913-0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | ST41 (Dividing Cleft), SP05 (Metal Hill), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), KD03 (Great Stream), GB40 (Mound) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| 23 | GV03 (Yang Lumbar Gate), GV12 (Body Pillar), GV26 (Philtrum) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| 24 | LI04 (Junction Valley), SI03 (Back Stream), SI05 (Yang Valley) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| 25 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST41 (Dividing Cleft), SP21 (Great Embrace), SI03 (Back Stream), BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point), BL62 (Extending Vessel), TB04 (Yang Pool), GB30 (Jumping Circle), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| 26 | LI03 (Third Space), SI03 (Back Stream), XU09A (Eight Evils), XU09B (Eight Evils), XU09C (Eight Evils), XU09D (Eight Evils), XU09E (Eight Evils), XU09F (Eight Evils), XU09G (Eight Evils), XU09H (Eight Evils) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| 27 | BL57 (Mountain Support), BL58 (Taking Flight) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| 28 | SP04 (Grandfather Grandson), BL65 (Restraining Bone), XL10A (Eight Winds), XL10B (Eight Winds), XL10C (Eight Winds), XL10D (Eight Winds), XL10E (Eight Winds), XL10F (Eight Winds), XL10G (Eight Winds), XL10H (Eight Winds) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| 29 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), TB05 (Outer Gate), TB10 (Heavenly Well) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| 30 | GB29 (Squatting Bone Hole), GB30 (Jumping Circle), GB39 (Suspended Bell) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| 31 | ST35 (Calf's Nose), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), XL02 (Crane's Summit), XL05A (Medial Eye Of The Knee) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| 32 | SI11 (Heavenly Gathering), SI12 (Grasping The Wind), SI14 (Outer Shoulder Point), BL43 (Vital Region Shu Point) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| 33 | LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), SI10 (Upper Arm Shu Point), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole), TB19 (Skull Rest) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| 34 | BL36 (Support), BL54 (Lowermost In Order), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| 35 | LI05 (Yang Stream), SI05 (Yang Valley), TB04 (Yang Pool), TB05 (Outer Gate) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| 36 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL25 (Large Intestine Shu Point), BL26 (Original Qi Gate Shu Point), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), GV03 (Yang Lumbar Gate) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| 37 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), GV03 (Yang Lumbar Gate), GV04 (Life Gate), XB07 (Waist Eyes) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| 38 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), GV03 (Yang Lumbar Gate), GV26 (Philtrum), XU07A (Waist Pain Points), XU07B (Waist Pain Points) | – | – | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| 39 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles) | – | – | doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(15)30097-2 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 40 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles) | – | – | Liu Defang et al. Effect of Sanhuangwuji powder, anti-rheumatic drugs, and ginger-partitioned acupoint stimulation on the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with peptic ulcer: a randomized controlled study. J Tradit Chin Med 2015, 35(3): 273-280 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| LI04 | Junction Valley | Large Intestine Meridian | On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side. |
| LI11 | Pond At The Bend | Large Intestine Meridian | When elbow is flexed point is in the depression the at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease midway between LU05 and lateral epicondyle of the humerus. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| TB05 | Outer Gate | Triple Burner Meridian | 2 thumb widths proximal to the dorsal crease of the wrist on the line connecting TB04 and tip of the olecranon the between radius and ulna. |
| GB34 | Yang Mound Spring | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. |
| GB39 | Suspended Bell | Gallbladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula. |
| BL23 | Kidney Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV04 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra. |
| SP09 | Yin Mound Spring | Spleen Meridian | On the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia in the depression the posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia. |
| PC06 | Inner Gate | Pericardium Meridian | 2 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis. |
| LV08 | Spring At The Bend | Liver Meridian | When knee is flexed point is at the medial end of the transverse popliteal crease posterior to the medial epicondyle of the tibia in the depression of the anterior border of the insertions of the semimembranosus and semitendinosus. |
| BL20 | Spleen Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV06 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra. |
| GV04 | Life Gate | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| BL18 | Liver Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV08 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 9th thoracic vertebra. |
| SP06 | Three Yin Intersection | Spleen Meridian | 3 thumb widths directly above the tip of the medial malleolus posterior to the medial border of the tibia. |
| SI03 | Back Stream | Small Intestine Meridian | When loose fist is made point is on the ulnar end of the distal palmar crease proximal to the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint at the end of the transverse crease and junction of the red and white skin. |
| ST24 | Slippery Flesh Gate | Stomach Meridian | 1 thumb width above the umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV09. |
| ST26 | Outer Mound | Stomach Meridian | 1 thumb width below umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV07. |
| CV04 | Original Qi Gate | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 3 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| CV06 | Sea Of Qi | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 1.5 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| CV10 | Lower Stomach | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 2 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| SP10 | Sea Of Blood | Spleen Meridian | When knee is flexed point is 2 thumb widths above the mediosuperior border of the patella on the bulge of the medial portion of the quadriceps femoris. |
| ST41 | Dividing Cleft | Stomach Meridian | On the dorsum of the foot at the midpoint of the transverse crease of the ankle joint in the depression the between tendons of the extensor digitorum longus and hallucis longus approximately at the level of the tip of the external malleolus. |
| SP05 | Metal Hill | Spleen Meridian | In the depression the distal and inferior to the medial malleolus midway between tuberosity of the navicular bone and tip of the medial malleolus. |
| BL60 | Kunlun (Mountains) | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the external malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| GB40 | Mound | Gallbladder Meridian | Anterior and inferior to the external malleolus in the depression on the lateral side of the tendon of the extensor digitorum longus. |
| GV03 | Yang Lumbar Gate | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra at the level with iliac crest. |
| GV12 | Body Pillar | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra. |
| GV26 | Philtrum | Governing Vessel | At the junction of the upper ⅓ and middle ⅓ of the philtrum. |
| SI05 | Yang Valley | Small Intestine Meridian | At the ulnar end of the transverse crease on the dorsal aspect of the wrist in the depression the between styloid process of the ulna and triquetral bone. |
| LI15 | Shoulder And Clavicle | Large Intestine Meridian | Anteroinferior to the acromion on the upper portion of the deltoid muscle; when arm is in the full abduction the point is in the depression the appearing at the anterior border of the acromioclavicular joint. |
| SP21 | Great Embrace | Spleen Meridian | On the lateral side of the chest on the middle axillary line in the 6th intercostal space. |
| BL17 | Diaphragm Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV09 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra. |
| BL62 | Extending Vessel | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the directly below external malleolus. |
| TB04 | Yang Pool | Triple Burner Meridian | On the transverse crease of the dorsum of the wrist in the depression the lateral to the tendon of the extensor digitorum communis. |
| GB30 | Jumping Circle | Gallbladder Meridian | At the junction of the lateral ⅓ and medial ⅔ of the distance between prominence of the greater trochanter and hiatus of the sacrum, GV02; when locating point put patient in the lateral recumbent position the with thigh flexed. |
| LI03 | Third Space | Large Intestine Meridian | When loose fist is made point is on the radial side of the index finger in the depression the proximal to the head of the 2nd metacarpal bone. |
| XU09A | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| XU09B | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| XU09C | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| XU09D | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| XU09E | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| XU09F | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| XU09G | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| XU09H | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| BL57 | Mountain Support | Bladder Meridian | On the posterior midline of the leg between BL40 and BL60 in the pointed depression the formed below gastrocnemius belly when leg is stretched or heel is lifted. |
| BL58 | Taking Flight | Bladder Meridian | 7 thumb widths directly above the BL60 on the posterior border of the fibula about 1 thumb width lateral and inferior to the BL57. |
| SP04 | Grandfather Grandson | Spleen Meridian | In the depression the distal and inferior to the base of the 1st metatarsal bone at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| BL65 | Restraining Bone | Bladder Meridian | Posterior to the 5th metatarsophalangeal joint at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| XL10A | Eight Winds | Extra Points: Lower limbs | On the dorsum of the foot, between the toes, 0.5 thumb widths proximal to the margin of the web. these points include xingjian liv-2, neiting st-44 & xiaxi gb-43. |
| XL10B | Eight Winds | Extra Points: Lower limbs | On the dorsum of the foot, between the toes, 0.5 thumb widths proximal to the margin of the web. these points include xingjian liv-2, neiting st-44 & xiaxi gb-44. |
| XL10C | Eight Winds | Extra Points: Lower limbs | On the dorsum of the foot, between the toes, 0.5 thumb widths proximal to the margin of the web. these points include xingjian liv-2, neiting st-44 & xiaxi gb-45. |
| XL10D | Eight Winds | Extra Points: Lower limbs | On the dorsum of the foot, between the toes, 0.5 thumb widths proximal to the margin of the web. these points include xingjian liv-2, neiting st-44 & xiaxi gb-46. |
| XL10E | Eight Winds | Extra Points: Lower limbs | On the dorsum of the foot, between the toes, 0.5 thumb widths proximal to the margin of the web. these points include xingjian liv-2, neiting st-44 & xiaxi gb-47. |
| XL10F | Eight Winds | Extra Points: Lower limbs | On the dorsum of the foot, between the toes, 0.5 thumb widths proximal to the margin of the web. these points include xingjian liv-2, neiting st-44 & xiaxi gb-48. |
| XL10G | Eight Winds | Extra Points: Lower limbs | On the dorsum of the foot, between the toes, 0.5 thumb widths proximal to the margin of the web. these points include xingjian liv-2, neiting st-44 & xiaxi gb-49. |
| XL10H | Eight Winds | Extra Points: Lower limbs | On the dorsum of the foot, between the toes, 0.5 thumb widths proximal to the margin of the web. these points include xingjian liv-2, neiting st-44 & xiaxi gb-50. |
| LU05 | Cubit Marsh | Lung Meridian | On the cubital crease in the depression of the radial side of the biceps brachii tendon; point is located with elbow slightly flexed. |
| TB10 | Heavenly Well | Triple Burner Meridian | When elbow is flexed point is in the depression the about 1 thumb width superior to the olecranon. |
| GB29 | Squatting Bone Hole | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression of the midpoint between anterosuperior iliac spine and prominence of the greater trochanter. |
| ST35 | Calf's Nose | Stomach Meridian | When knee is flexed point is at the lower border of the patella in the depression the lateral to the patellar ligament. |
| XL02 | Crane's Summit | Extra Points: Lower limbs | In the depression the at the midpoint of the superior border of the patella. |
| XL05A | Medial Eye Of The Knee | Extra Points: Lower limbs | When the knee is flexed, in the depression medial to the patellar ligament. The medial member of the Xiyan (EX-LE 5) pair; EX-LE 4 (Neixiyan) denotes this point alone. |
| SI11 | Heavenly Gathering | Small Intestine Meridian | On the scapula in the depression of the center of the subscapular fossa and at the level of the 4th thoracic vertebra. |
| SI12 | Grasping The Wind | Small Intestine Meridian | In the center of the suprascapular fossa directly above the SI11; when arm is lifted point is at the site of the depression. |
| SI14 | Outer Shoulder Point | Small Intestine Meridian | 3 thumb widths lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra where GV13 is located. |
| BL43 | Vital Region Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths lateral to the du mai at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 4th thoracic vertebra on the spinal border of the scapula. |
| SI10 | Upper Arm Shu Point | Small Intestine Meridian | When arm is adducted, point is directly above the posterior end of the axillary fold in the depression the inferior to the scapular spine. |
| TB14 | Shoulder Bone Hole | Triple Burner Meridian | On the shoulder posterior to the LI15 in the depression the inferior and posterior to the acromion the when arm is abducted. |
| TB19 | Skull Rest | Triple Burner Meridian | Posterior to the ear at the junction of the upper and middle third of the curve formed by TB17 and TB20 behind helix. |
| BL36 | Support | Bladder Meridian | On the posterior side of the thigh at the midpoint of the inferior gluteal crease. |
| BL54 | Lowermost In Order | Bladder Meridian | On the level of the 4th posterior sacral foramen 3 thumb widths lateral to the median sacral crest. |
| LI05 | Yang Stream | Large Intestine Meridian | On the radial side of the wrist; when thumb is tilted upward it is in the depression the between tendons of the extensor pollicus longus and brevis. |
| BL25 | Large Intestine Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV03 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra. |
| BL26 | Original Qi Gate Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du mai at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 5th lumbar vertebra. |
| BL40 | Middle Of The Crease | Bladder Meridian | Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa between tendons of the biceps femoris and semitendinosus. |
| XB07 | Waist Eyes | Extra Points: Back | In the depression the approximately 3.5 thumb widths lateral to the lower border of the l4 (yaoyangguan du-3) lumbar eyes refers to the visible hollows found in the many people, just over one handbreadth either side of the spine, below the level of the iliac crest. |
| XU07A | Waist Pain Points | Extra Points: Upper limbs | Two points between the second & third & the fourth & fifth metacarpal bones, in the depressions lying immediately distal to the bases of the metacarpals. |
| XU07B | Waist Pain Points | Extra Points: Upper limbs | Two points between the second & third & the fourth & fifth metacarpal bones, in the depressions lying immediately distal to the bases of the metacarpals. |

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