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Acupoints for Limbs Numbness

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Protocol (3 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Neck PainLimbs NumbnessLimbs WeaknessMyelopathy Cervical
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LI10Arm Three Miles

LI10 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 手三里 (shǒu sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: On the line joining li5 and li11, 2 thumb widths below cubital crease.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in cases of local inflammation or injury.

🛡️ Treats: diarrhoea, vomiting, pain:abdomen, pain, deviation:mouth

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doi:10.16466/j.issn1005-5509.2017.06.022 ↗

Protocol (2 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Limbs NumbnessNeuropathy Peripheral DiabeticDiabetes Complications
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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, appetite:weak, diarrhoea, dyspnoea

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Protocol (25 points)

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Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Limbs NumbnessLimbs PainDiabetic Peripheral NeuropathyAbnormal Sensation Limbs
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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: Contraindicated during pregnancy; avoid in first trimester.

🛡️ Treats: fever, tinnitus, release:exterior, amenorrhea, wind

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ZHANG Cheng, MA Yuan-xu, YAN Ye. Clinical Effects of Acupuncture for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2010, 30(1): 13-14

Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside numbness:limbs:

pain necknumbness limbsweakness limbsmyelopathy cervicalneuropathy peripheral diabeticdiabetes complications

Using Acupoints for Limbs Numbness

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 numbness:limbs
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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