Paralysis or Poliomyelitis

ST-36 Zusanli – Bend the knee joing by 90°. Now from the lower border of the knee-cap, move three thumb-widths downwards. You will be able to feel a pointed bone at this level. Point is located one finger-width to the outer side of this pointed bone. Apply firm deep stroke of pressure in downward direction during 1 minute.

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.

BL-57 Chengshan – The calf muscle has two parts separated by a shallow groove. Point lies at the apec of this grove. Point should be stimulated in a pumping manner for about 1 minute.

GB-34 Yanlingquan – On the outer aspect of upper leg, just below the knee joint, can be sen a small rounded bone, called the head of fibula. Beneath the head is a constricted part, called the neck of the fibula. Point lies just in front of the neck of fibula. Place the fingers round the outside of the legs, just below the knee, and locate the point on both legs, using the thumbs. Apply firm pressure with the thumbs angled downwards towards the feet. Maintain pressure for 30 seconds to 1 minute, using sustained pressure or gentle rotations of the thumbs.