Extra Points - Upper & Mid-Back

Question 1

Ding Chuan

Answer 1

Stabilize Wheezing

0.5 cun lateral to the midline, level with the space inferior to the spinous process of C-7.

Note: this is also a Hua Tuo Jia Ji point.

Question 2

Yi Shu

Answer 2

Pancreas Shu
(Wei Guan Xian Shu - Stomach Controller Lower Shu)

1.5 cun lateral to the midline, level with the space inferior to the spinous process of T8.

Question 3

(Hua-Tuo) Jia Ji

Answer 3

Hua Tuo’s Paravertebral Points

24 bilateral points, on either side of the spine, 0.5 to 1 cun lateral to the midline, level with the space interior to each spinous process from C1 to L5.