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Acupuncture Points for Motor Dysfunction

24 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Motor Dysfunction:

Ischemic StrokeParkinson's DiseaseMotor ProblemsTremorHemiplegiaParalysis Hemiplegia

Points cited for Motor Dysfunction

How often each point appears across the 30 entries ranked highest for Motor Dysfunction. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian13 of 30
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian13 of 30
  • GB34Yang Mound SpringGallbladder Meridian10 of 30
  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel10 of 30
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian9 of 30
  • LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian9 of 30
  • PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian9 of 30
  • LI11Pond At The BendLarge Intestine Meridian8 of 30
  • GB20Wind PoolGallbladder Meridian7 of 30
  • ST40Abundant BulgeStomach Meridian6 of 30
  • TB05Outer GateTriple Burner Meridian6 of 30
  • BL23Kidney Shu PointBladder Meridian4 of 30

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (6 points)

100%

LU05 · SP06 · HT01 · BL40 · PC06 · GV26

Motor DysfunctionIschemic StrokeNeurological Deficits
Point 1 of 6

LU05Cubit Marsh

LU05 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 尺澤 (chǐ zé)

🎯 Location: On the cubital crease in the depression of the radial side of the biceps brachii tendon; point is located with elbow slightly flexed.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in cases of severe vascular disease; caution with depth at cubital fossa.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath, Asthma, Knee Pain

Study-reported

Needling · 24 sessions over 4 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1016/j.jtcm.2018.02.012 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LU05, SP06, HT01, BL40, PC06, GV26 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.27127/d.cnki.ghlzu.2025.000611 ↗

Protocol (2 points)

100%

GB34 · LV03

TremorParkinson's DiseaseMotor DysfunctionNeurodegeneration
Point 1 of 2

GB34Yang Mound Spring

GB34 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 陽陵泉 (yáng líng quán)

🎯 Location: In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Knee Pain, Jaundice, Constipation, Vomiting

Study-reported

Needling

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2014/483294 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. GB34, LV03 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1093/oncolo/oyaf262 ↗

Protocol (10 points)

100%

LI04 · LI10 · LI11 · LI15 · ST32 · ST36 · BL60 · TB05 · GB34 · GB39

HemiplegiaMotor DysfunctionIschemic StrokeSensory Dysfunction
Point 1 of 10

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

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2014-007080 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST36, TB05, GB34 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1573073 ↗

Protocol (4 points)

100%

GB06 · GB07 · GV20 · GV21

ParalysisMotor DysfunctionIschemic StrokeHemiparesis Upper Limb
Point 1 of 4

GB06Suspended Tuft

GB06 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 懸厘 (xuán lí)

🎯 Location: Within the hairline at the junction of the lower ¼ and upper ¾ of the distance between ST08 and GB07.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications for head points.

🛡️ Treats: Tinnitus, Heat, Wind, Pain, Loss of Appetite

Study-reported

Needling

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/s13063-016-1611-y ↗
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:10.3389/fneur.2022.896721 ↗

Protocol (5 points)

100%

GV03 · GV04 · GV08 · GV11 · GV14

Motor DysfunctionLower Limb PainParalysis HemiplegiaContracture JointSpasticity Lower Limb Post-stroke
Point 1 of 5

GV03Yang Lumbar Gate

GV03 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Governing Vessel

🇨🇳 Chinese: 腰陽關 (yāo yáng guān)

🎯 Location: Below spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra at the level with iliac crest.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Numbness, Lower Back Pain, Urine White, Benefit Legs, Benefit Back Lumbar

Study-reported

Electroacupuncture · 20 sessions over 4 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2021/5511031 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. GV14 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.3389/fneur.2018.00596 ↗

Protocol (5 points)

100%

ST36 · SP06 · SP09 · SP10 · GB34

Motor DysfunctionLower Limb PainParalysis HemiplegiaContracture JointSpasticity Lower Limb Post-stroke
Point 1 of 5

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

Study-reported

Electroacupuncture · 20 sessions over 4 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2021/5511031 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, SP06, SP09, GB34 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1093/oncolo/oyaf262 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 22 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Needling14 of 22
  • Electroacupuncture3 of 22
  • Point injection1 of 22
  • Acupressure1 of 22
  • Cupping1 of 22

Sessions: the 9 studies that gave a count ran a median of 20 (middle half 14 to 24).

Course: the 10 studies that gave a length ran a median of 4 weeks (middle half 18 days to 8 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.