Kidney Disorders

SP-6 Sanyinjiao: At the inner aspect of the ankle joint is a prominent bone. Feel this bone and determine its tip. From this tip, move three thumb-widths upwards. Mark this level. Point lies at this level, just behind the vertical leg-bone. Apply pressure perpendicularly or use small massage rotations to the acupoint for 30 seconds to a minute.

UB-23 Shenshu: Draw a horizontal line through the navel and extend it across the back. Point lies on this line, 1.5 thumb-widths to either side of the vertical midlines. Stimulate point in a pumping manner or about a minute.

KI-3 Taixi: Observe the inner aspect of the ankle. You will see a prominent, pointed bone over here, called the medial malleolus. At the back of teh ankle joint is a firm rope-like structure, called the Achilles tendon. Point is located. Place the fingers of the opposite hand behind the ankle for support and locate the point with the thumb. Apply pressure perpendicularly for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, using sustained pressure or small rotations angled slightly upward towards the shin.

REN-6 Qihai: This point is located 1.5 thumb-widths below the navel. Points should be stimulated in a pumping (press-release-press-release) manner for about a minute.