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Acupoints for Cervical Spondylosis Vertebral Artery Type

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Protocol (6 points)

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DizzinessCervical Spondylosis Vertebral Artery Type
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ST08Head Corner

ST08 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 頭維 (tóu wéi)

🎯 Location: On the lateral side of the head, 05 thumb widths above the anterior hairline at the corner of the forehead & 4.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline of the head.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Shortness of Breath, Dizziness, Vomiting, Wind

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13729/j.issn.1671-7813.2014.11.73 ↗

Protocol (2 points)

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DizzinessHeadacheVomitingNauseaCervical PainCervical Spondylosis Vertebral Artery Type
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BL17Diaphragm Shu Point

BL17 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 膈俞 (gé yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du9 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Shortness of Breath, Sweating, Dizziness

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Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

朱文姣贾一凡. 调肝养血针刺法治疗椎动脉型颈椎病疗效观察（英文）. Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science ., 2017 [CNKI]

Single-point entry

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TinnitusHeadacheNeck PainVisual Disturbance Blurred VisionCervical Spondylosis Vertebral Artery TypeDizziness Vertigo

GB20Wind Pool

GB20 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 風池 (fēng chí)

🎯 Location: In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with du16.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with vertebral artery; avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Stress, Fever, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Wind

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Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

程少丹罗金寿陆念祖张天伟胡志俊卜家树李伟徐洪亮王慧芳黄骏. 温针灸配合坐位拔伸手法治疗椎动脉型颈椎病随机对照研究. 上海针灸杂志 ., 2012 [CNKI]

Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside Cervical Spondylosis Vertebral Artery Type:

DizzinessHeadacheDizziness VertigoNauseaCervical PainNeck Pain

Using Acupoints for Cervical Spondylosis Vertebral Artery Type

Self-Treatment Guidelines

  • Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
  • Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
  • Treat 2-3 times daily for best results

When to Seek Professional Help

  • Severe or persistent Cervical Spondylosis Vertebral Artery Type
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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