Yamamoto Scalp (New)

Question 1

Which is point B:

Answer 1

Neck - approx. 1 cm lateral to A point. In line with YuYao and GB14

• Shoulder pain/dysfunction, cervical spine, neck/arm, SCM, Trapezius muscle
  Similar to GB 15

Question 2

Which is Point C?

Answer 2

Arm (neck to fingertips)
approx. 2.5 cm lateral to B point (= 4.5 cun lateral to AML) locate at ST 8
Arm from shoulder joint to fingertips, Carpal tunnel, “Tennis elbow”, “Golfer’s elbow”, etc.

Question 3

Where is Knee point?

Answer 3

Y Knee point - between B & C

Knee pain/dysfunction

GB 13

Question 4

Where is point D:

Answer 4

Legs / Lumbar
- above zygomatic arch, 2 cm anterior to ear, (GB 3 area)
Note: needle toward GB 2
Use for: Lumbar and Sacral vertebrae, coccyx, leg pain/circulation problems / weakness. Prostatitis, Sciatica
GB 3 toward GB 2

Question 5

Where is point D 1-6?

Answer 5

Lumbar/Sacrum
- Vertical line of points located behind YMSA D and anterior to ear
Use: problems with lumbar spine, sacrum

3 Silly Geese

Question 6

Where is E point?

Answer 6

Chest
- Begin at GB 14, continues in a 2 cm line toward Yintang
Use for: Thoracic vertebrae, ribs, thoracic cavity, internal organs

GB 14 towards BL 2

Question 7

What is F point:

Answer 7

Sciatica
- on prominene of mastoid process (laterally)
Note: needle toward GB 12 (needle inferiorly). Bloodlet if spiders
Use: for sciatica, L 1-5 & S 1
TW 18 area

Question 8

What is G point?

Answer 8

Knee
- begins at GB 12
Note: there are 3 points that hug inferior border of mastoid process
G1 = most posterior (medial knee)
G2 = middle point (patella)
G3 = most anterior (lateral knee)

Question 9

Where is H point?

Answer 9

Legs / Lumbar
- 0.5 cun posterior to B point
Note: use this with YNSA D; rarely used alone

Question 10

Which point YNSA is: A

Answer 10

Head and Spine - approx. 1 cm lateral to midline, level with GV 24

Cervical Spine, neck, HA, facial pain or paralysis (Bell’s Palsy), TMJ