EX Huatuojiaji at C2
Acupuncture Point Theory
EX Huatuojiaji at C2 Acupuncture Point Applications and Theory
The acupuncture point "EX Huatuojiaji at C2" , 華佗夾脊, is represented by "Huatuojiaji" in pinyin and "Sides of Spine at C2" in english and may be found:
.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous processes of C2
Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:
- C2 innervates the forehead and the frontal lobe. The relationship with the Broca's speech area left side of C2 may be used for speech disorders such as stuttering or post-stroke asphasia.
- Due to the relationship with the frontal lobe used for a range of anxiety and depression related disorders as well as conditions such as OCD, ADD/ADHD, PTSD, and insomnia. Generally the left side is for more insomnia and ocd related symptoms and the right side is for more standard anxiety/depression realm symptoms.
- May also be used for headaches, acne, sinus issues and/or visual issues, usually with other supporting points.
- Used extensively within the Tam Healing System and Tong Ren Therapy. The cervical huatuo points are not needled as often, but used with tuina and/or tonren therapy.
EX Huatuojiaji at C2 may potentially be used, in coordination with a well designed acupuncture treatment protocol, to influence the following conditions: Anxiety, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD - ADD), Insomnia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Attack, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or Stroke (CVA)
While not necessarily valid clinically, GV 15 (Opens the orifices refers to the mouth, throat an…) are nearby.
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