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Acupuncture Points for Leg Radiating Pain

7 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Leg Radiating Pain:

Claudication NeurogenicBack Low PainSciaticaLow Back PainFailed Back Surgery SyndromeNeurological-deficit

Points cited for Leg Radiating Pain

How often each point appears across the 7 entries ranked highest for Leg Radiating Pain. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • BL23Kidney Shu PointBladder Meridian7 of 7
  • BL25Large Intestine Shu PointBladder Meridian7 of 7
  • BL24Sea Of Qi Shu PointBladder Meridian4 of 7
  • BL40Middle Of The CreaseBladder Meridian3 of 7
  • BL60Kunlun (Mountains)Bladder Meridian3 of 7
  • GB30Jumping CircleGallbladder Meridian3 of 7
  • BL54Lowermost In OrderBladder Meridian2 of 7
  • BL57Mountain SupportBladder Meridian2 of 7
  • GB34Yang Mound SpringGallbladder Meridian2 of 7
  • GB39Suspended BellGallbladder Meridian2 of 7
  • BL22Sanjiao Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 7
  • BL28Bladder Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 7

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (7 points)

100%

LI04 · ST36 · BL22 · BL23 · BL24 · BL25 · LV03

Back Low PainClaudication NeurogenicLeg Radiating PainSpondylolisthesis Lumbar Degenerative
Point 1 of 7

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

⚠️ Cautions: Traditionally forbidden in pregnancy – these are the points used to bring on labour at term. Controlled data show no excess of preterm birth or stillbirth (Carr 2015), but in pregnancy needle only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Tinnitus, Release Exterior, Absent Periods, Wind

Study-reported

Needling · 4 sessions over 2 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000010667 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. BL23, BL24, BL25 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0170972 ↗

Protocol (9 points)

100%

BL23 · BL25 · BL40 · BL54 · BL57 · BL60 · GB30 · GB34 · GB39

SciaticaLeg PainSciatica PainBack Lower PainLower-back PainGluteal PainLeg Radiating PainNeurological-deficit
Point 1 of 9

BL23Kidney Shu Point

BL23 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 腎俞 (shèn yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV04 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Diarrhea, Asthma, Tinnitus, Qi Deficiency

Study-reported

Needling + Moxibustion · 9 sessions over 3 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1177/2515690X251355513 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. BL23, BL25, BL40, BL60, GB30 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.3390/medicina62010225 ↗

Protocol (3 points)

100%

BL23 · BL24 · BL25

Low Back PainLeg Radiating PainFailed Back Surgery Syndrome
Point 1 of 3

BL23Kidney Shu Point

BL23 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 腎俞 (shèn yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV04 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Diarrhea, Asthma, Tinnitus, Qi Deficiency

Study-reported

Needling + Electroacupuncture + Point injection · 16 sessions over 16 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0170972 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. BL23, BL24, BL25 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000010667 ↗

Protocol (6 points)

100%

BL23 · BL24 · BL25 · BL40 · BL60 · GB30

Low Back PainStenosis Lumbar SpinalClaudication NeurogenicLeg Radiating Pain
Point 1 of 6

BL23Kidney Shu Point

BL23 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 腎俞 (shèn yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV04 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Diarrhea, Asthma, Tinnitus, Qi Deficiency

Study-reported

Needling + Electroacupuncture · 8 sessions over 4 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3390/medicina62010225 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. BL23, BL25, BL40, BL60, GB30 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1177/2515690X251355513 ↗

Protocol (3 points)

100%

BL23 · BL24 · BL25

SciaticaBack Low PainLeg Radiating PainLow Back Acute Pain
Point 1 of 3

BL23Kidney Shu Point

BL23 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 腎俞 (shèn yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV04 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Diarrhea, Asthma, Tinnitus, Qi Deficiency

Study-reported

Needling

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.2147/JPR.S597299 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. BL23, BL24, BL25 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000010667 ↗

Protocol (9 points)

100%

BL23 · BL25 · BL40 · BL54 · BL57 · BL60 · GB30 · GB34 · GB39

SciaticaLeg Radiating Pain
Point 1 of 9

BL23Kidney Shu Point

BL23 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 腎俞 (shèn yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV04 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Diarrhea, Asthma, Tinnitus, Qi Deficiency

Study-reported

Needling + Moxibustion · 9 sessions over 3 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1177/2515690X251355513 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. BL23, BL25, BL40, BL60, GB30 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.3390/medicina62010225 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 6 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Needling5 of 6
  • Electroacupuncture2 of 6
  • Point injection2 of 6
  • Moxibustion1 of 6

Sessions: the 5 studies that gave a count ran a median of 9 (middle half 8 to 16).

Course: the 5 studies that gave a length ran a median of 4 weeks (middle half 3 weeks to 12 weeks).

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

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