Jinggu Acupoint is the original acupoint of the Bladder Meridian of the Foot-Taiyang. It is named Jinggu because it is located on the outer side of the fifth metatarsal tubercle. Jinggu Acupoint has a wide range of functions and is used to treat various conditions such as headaches, back pain, and lower limb disorders. In addition, by observing Jinggu Acupoint, one can also determine the nature of a person's occupation.
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【Functions and Effects of Jinggu Acupoint】
Jinggu Acupoint is located on the lateral side of the foot, below the tubercle of the fifth metatarsal bone, at the junction of the red and white skin. It has the effects of calming the mind and activating the meridians.
Jinggu Acupoint is commonly used in modern treatment for conditions such as hypertension, stiff neck, lumbar muscle strain, acute lumbar sprain, and neuralgia.
As the original acupoint of the Bladder Meridian, Jinggu Acupoint can also treat abnormalities in the taiyang meridian of the neck, shoulders, and back.
Therefore, for early or chronic conditions, Yinbai Acupoint can be used, and for conditions in between, Jinggu Acupoint can be used for treatment.
Jinggu Acupoint can help treat headaches, epilepsy, back pain, and ankle pain, among other issues. Acupoint therapy can achieve the effects of clearing heat and relaxing muscles, as well as improving vision and relieving pain.
Gently pinch and massage Jinggu Acupoint with the fingertip of the thumb, and a slight soreness is appropriate. This can treat headaches, dizziness, and nasal congestion.
Modern research has proven that moxibustion on Jinggu Acupoint has a certain effect on abnormal fetal position in pregnant women, making the abdomen relaxed and fetal movement more active, resulting in a certain degree of fetal repositioning.
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【Clinical Applications of Jinggu Acupoint】
Jinggu Acupoint is the original acupoint of the Taiyang Meridian and is best for replenishing qi in this meridian. Therefore, it is suitable for treating weak qi in the Taiyang Meridian or local abnormalities in the neck and shoulders, and this acupoint has a very strong therapeutic effect.
For conditions of qi uprising in the neck, Kunlun Acupoint can be used, and for conditions of qi stagnation and obstruction, Jinggu Acupoint alone is generally sufficient and has a good therapeutic effect.
Compared to Jinggu Acupoint, Shenmai Acupoint has broader corresponding effects on the waist, back, neck, and shoulders. Therefore, if the problem is related to the lower back, using Shenmai Acupoint would be more effective.
Jinggu (Shenmai, Kunlun) Acupoints are mainly needled directly, and occasionally, transverse needling along the meridian can be used for Jinggu Acupoint. Use a needle of size 1-3, and insert it 2 cun deep into Jinggu Acupoint.
Jinggu Acupoint is extremely effective in treating tension in the meridians and tendons of the Taiyang Bladder Meridian. It is located at the junction of the red and white skin on the lateral side of the sole.
During the treatment process, it is important to note that if you have a cold and damp constitution, you need to use acupuncture or warm moxibustion to achieve the desired therapeutic effect. If you have a hot constitution, you need to use draining needling to release qi.
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【Relationship Between Occupation and Jinggu Acupoint】
Fatigue in the lower legs and feet can easily lead to tension and stiffness in the neck and shoulders. Therefore, treating the lower body can help alleviate upper body conditions.
For example, in a bakery, no matter what illness an elderly woman has, it can usually be cured by using Zhonghai and Jinggu Acupoints. This is because people in this occupation tend to develop illnesses related to leg and foot fatigue.
The reason why acupuncture points can treat diseases is because they are directly connected to internal organs, senses, and other parts of the body.
Therefore, from a person's occupation, one can roughly infer the diseases they are prone to, the acupuncture points that can be used for treatment, and so on.
For example, if an acupuncturist often bends over during work, it can be seen from their Jinggu Acupoint.
If an acupuncturist's Jinggu Acupoint is weak and not strong, it indicates that they may not be very experienced and have few patients.
In conclusion, Jinggu Acupoint is related to occupations that involve standing, and abnormalities in Jinggu Acupoint often indicate abnormalities in the neck and shoulder area.
