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Acupuncture Points for Bone Metastasis

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Bone Metastasis:

Cancer LungLung CancerLeg NumbnessBone PainHip Pain

Points cited for Bone Metastasis

How often each point appears across the 2 entries ranked highest for Bone Metastasis. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • BL23Kidney Shu PointBladder Meridian2 of 2
  • BL25Large Intestine Shu PointBladder Meridian2 of 2
  • BL54Lowermost In OrderBladder Meridian2 of 2
  • BL60Kunlun (Mountains)Bladder Meridian2 of 2
  • GB31Wind MarketGallbladder Meridian2 of 2
  • GB34Yang Mound SpringGallbladder Meridian2 of 2
  • GB41Foot Governor Of TearsGallbladder Meridian2 of 2
  • LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian2 of 2
  • ST32Crouching RabbitStomach Meridian2 of 2
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian2 of 2
  • ST31Thigh GateStomach Meridian1 of 2
  • XB02L2Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - L2Extra Points: Back1 of 2

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (11 points)

100%

ST31 · ST32 · ST36 · BL23 · BL25 · BL54 · BL60 · GB31 · GB34 · GB41 · LV03

Bone PainLeg NumbnessCancer LungBone Metastasis
Point 1 of 11

ST31Thigh Gate

ST31 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 髀關 (bì guān)

🎯 Location: On the anterior side of the thigh on the line connecting asis and laterosuperior corner of the patella on the level of the inferior pubis symphasis when thigh is fixed in the depression the lateral to the sartorius.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with depth near femoral vessels.

🛡️ Treats: Jaundice, Pain, Thigh Pain, Sciatica, Lower Back Pain

Study-reported

Needling + Electroacupuncture + Moxibustion

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fonc.2026.1684346 ↗

Protocol (14 points)

100%

ST32 · ST36 · BL23 · BL25 · BL54 · BL60 · GB31 · GB34 · GB41 · LV03 · XB02L2 · XB02L3 · XB02L4 · XB02L5

Lung CancerHip PainBone Metastasis
Point 1 of 14

ST32Crouching Rabbit

ST32 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 伏兔 (fú tù)

🎯 Location: On the line connecting asis and lateral border of the patella 6 thumb widths above the laterosuperior border of the patella.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Knee Pain, Common Cold, Pain, Lower Back Pain, Channel Stagnation

Study-reported

Needling + Electroacupuncture + Moxibustion

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fonc.2026.1684346 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 1 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Needling1 of 1
  • Electroacupuncture1 of 1
  • Moxibustion1 of 1

After a treatment: what large safety surveys recorded, and which reactions need a doctor.

Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.