Extra points
EX-UE-7 (Yāotòngdiǎn, 腰痛点) — Lumbar Pain Points
- Meridian
- Extra points (EX)
- Anatomical view
- posterior
- Point classification
- Group of 2 points per hand; also called Yaotui dian.
- Depth reference
- Oblique insertion 0.3-0.5 cun toward the center of the palm.
- Moxibustion
- Not commonly indicated.
- Reference aliases
- EXUE-7; Yaotongdian; 腰痛点; Lumbar Pain Points
Anatomical location
On the dorsum of the hand, two points midway between the wrist crease and the metacarpophalangeal joints, in the depressions between the 2nd/3rd and the 4th/5th metacarpal bones (2 points per hand).
Traditional actions
Activates blood, moves qi and relieves lumbar pain.
Recorded indications
Primary: Acute lumbar sprain; lumbar pain
Secondary: Headache; hand and wrist pain
How to read this reference
AcuAtlas separates anatomical location, traditional classification, recorded actions, indications, insertion-depth references, and moxibustion notes because these fields answer different study questions. The location statement is the orientation anchor. The classification and actions describe traditional reference categories, while indications summarize how checked educational sources associate the point with established teaching material. They are not a recommendation to select or stimulate the point.
Depth and moxibustion entries are reproduced as bounded reference notes rather than procedural instructions. Individual anatomy, technique, angle, clinical setting, and local professional standards can change what is appropriate. Review the cited documents and supervised training material before using any technical field. The normalized map coordinate is included only to place the point on the matching AcuAtlas body plate; it is not a substitute for palpation or anatomical assessment.
Sources
References displayed on this page were recorded with the point dataset.
Frequently asked questions
Where is EX-UE-7 located?
On the dorsum of the hand, two points midway between the wrist crease and the metacarpophalangeal joints, in the depressions between the 2nd/3rd and the 4th/5th metacarpal bones (2 points per hand).
What reference actions and indications are recorded for EX-UE-7?
Activates blood, moves qi and relieves lumbar pain. The dataset lists these primary indications: Acute lumbar sprain; lumbar pain Secondary indications are recorded as: Headache; hand and wrist pain
Is EX-UE-7 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify EX-UE-7 as one of its five mandatory pregnancy-caution points. That is not a declaration of safety. Pregnancy-related point selection requires individualized assessment by a qualified clinician.