EX Huatuojiaji at S3

Acupuncture Point Theory

EX Huatuojiaji at S3 Acupuncture Point Applications and Theory

The acupuncture point "EX Huatuojiaji at S3" , 華佗夾脊, is represented by "Huatuojiaji" in pinyin and "Sides of Spine at S3" in english and may be found:

In the area around the 3rd sacral foramen, UB 33


Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:

  • S3 influences the external genitalia and is used for pain in the reproductive organs or other issues, genital pain, PMS, etc.
  • Used  extensively within the Tam Healing System and Tong Ren Therapy. May be needled and used with tuina and/or tonren therapy.

EX Huatuojiaji at S3 may potentially be used, in coordination with a well designed acupuncture treatment protocol, to influence the following conditions: Genital Pain - Swelling and/or Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

While not necessarily valid clinically, UB 29 (Generally a local point for back pain and/or stif…) and UB 33 (UB 31, UB 32, UB 33 & UB 34 together form the…) are nearby.

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