Acupuncture Points for Gait Instability

4 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Points cited for Gait Instability

How often each point appears across the 4 entries ranked highest for Gait Instability. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel3 of 4
  • GB12Mastoid ProcessGallbladder Meridian2 of 4
  • GB20Wind PoolGallbladder Meridian2 of 4
  • GB34Yang Mound SpringGallbladder Meridian2 of 4
  • GB40MoundGallbladder Meridian2 of 4
  • LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian2 of 4
  • BL20Spleen Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 4
  • CV04Original Qi GateConception Vessel1 of 4
  • CV12Stomach CentreConception Vessel1 of 4
  • GV14Great VertebraGoverning Vessel1 of 4
  • GV16Wind MansionGoverning Vessel1 of 4
  • HT08Lesser MansionHeart Meridian1 of 4

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (6 points)

100%

GB12 · GB20 · GB34 · GB40 · LV03 · GV20

Point 1 of 6

GB12Mastoid Process

GB12 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 完骨 (wán gǔ)

🎯 Location: In the depression the posterior and inferior to the mastoid process.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications for head points.

🛡️ Treats: Wind, Pain, Deviation Eye, Facial Droop, Epilepsy

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000045895
Corroborated by a second study. GV20 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250219-0002

Protocol (6 points)

100%

BL20 · CV04 · CV12 · GV14 · GV16 · GV20

Point 1 of 6

BL20Spleen Shu Point

BL20 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 脾俞 (pí yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV06 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Spleen Qi Deficiency

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250219-0002
Corroborated by a second study. GV20 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000045895

Protocol (10 points)

100%

GB12 · GB20 · GB34 · GB40 · LV03 · GV20 · XH01A · XH01B · XH01C · XH01D

Point 1 of 10

GB12Mastoid Process

GB12 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 完骨 (wán gǔ)

🎯 Location: In the depression the posterior and inferior to the mastoid process.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications for head points.

🛡️ Treats: Wind, Pain, Deviation Eye, Facial Droop, Epilepsy

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000045895
Corroborated by a second study. GV20 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250219-0002

Protocol (12 points)

100%

LU08 · ST34 · ST36 · ST37 · SP01 · SP02 · SP03 · SP10 · HT08 · KD03 · KD07 · LV01

Point 1 of 12

LU08Channels Ditch

LU08 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 經渠 (jīng qú)

🎯 Location: 1 thumb width above the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the lateral side of the radial artery.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with depth.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Chest Pain, Shortness of Breath, Asthma, Vomiting

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.12998/wjcc.v9.i31.9691
Not corroborated. No other study in the index uses any of these points for this search.
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Using Acupoints for Gait Instability

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 Gait Instability
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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