Acupoints for Lumbar Acute Pain

6 protocols with precise acupoint locations.

Protocol (8 points)

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ST36Leg Three Miles

ST36 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 足三里 (zú sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below st35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of severe varicose veins.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1016/j.jtcms.2025.09.006

Protocol (2 points)

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SI06Support The Aged

SI06 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Small Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 養老 (yǎng lǎo)

🎯 Location: Dorsal to the head of the ulna; when palm face chest point is in the bonny cleft on the radial side of the styloid process of the ulna.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Back Pain, Shoulder Pain, Pain, Lower Back Pain, Channel Stagnation

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2016.01.0056

Single-point entry

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SI03Back Stream

SI03 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Small Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 後谿 (hòu xī)

🎯 Location: 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.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Knee Pain, Tinnitus, Jaundice, Common Cold

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Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Unnamed CNKI record, 2024

Protocol (3 points)

90%
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 du4 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

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Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Unnamed CNKI record, 2024

Single-point entry

90%

SI03Back Stream

SI03 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Small Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 後谿 (hòu xī)

🎯 Location: 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.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Knee Pain, Tinnitus, Jaundice, Common Cold

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Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Singleung ChanShukyan LamSinyin HoWanyi AuPoyi LinWaiming ChanTaking YuShungchi TamBacon F.L.NgLinda L.D.Zhong. 针灸治疗急性腰痛:“只用远程取穴”与“局部取穴为主配合远程取穴”之疗效比较随即对照研究(英文) OA. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences ., 2024 [CNKI]

Protocol (3 points)

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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 du4 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

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Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Singleung ChanShukyan LamSinyin HoWanyi AuPoyi LinWaiming ChanTaking YuShungchi TamBacon F.L.NgLinda L.D.Zhong. 针灸治疗急性腰痛:“只用远程取穴”与“局部取穴为主配合远程取穴”之疗效比较随即对照研究(英文) OA. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences ., 2024 [CNKI]

Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside Lumbar Acute Pain:

Using Acupoints for Lumbar Acute Pain

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 Lumbar Acute Pain
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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