EXT-22 - Lumbar Eyes

腰眼 - Yāo yǎn

Point Region: Lower back/Waist

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其他穴位 - Qítā Xuéwèi

EXT-22, or 'Yaoyan' (meaning 'Lumbar Eyes'), is a local point located on the lower back. Its name refers to its ability to address issues related to the 'lower back' and 'eyes,' as well as a sense of 'weakness' in the lower body.

As a local point, Yaoyan is primarily used for issues related to the lower back and legs, such as a lower back pain, a stiff hip, and a sense of 'weakness' in the lower body. It is a go-to point for 'tonifying' the Kidney and 'strengthening' the body as a whole. By stimulating this point, you can help to restore a sense of balance and harmony to the entire body.

Yaoyan acts as a vital access point to the core of the body, providing a direct and effective way to address blockages and restore a sense of comfort and vitality to the lower body.

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: On the lower back, in the depression lateral to L4, often visible when the patient is prone.

How to Locate:

  1. Place hands on your lower back at waist level
  2. Locate the prominent hip bones (iliac crests)
  3. Find the depressions just above and to the side of the hip bones
  4. These 'dimples' in the lower back are EXT-22
Location illustration for On the lower back, in the depression lateral to L4, often visible when the patient is prone.

Primary Functions

Musculoskeletal System

  • Relieves lower back pain and stiffness
  • Treats lumbar muscle strain
  • Improves spinal mobility and flexibility
  • Reduces sciatica symptoms

Urinary & Kidney System

  • Strengthens kidney function
  • Treats kidney deficiency symptoms
  • Improves urinary function

Reproductive System

  • Supports reproductive health
  • Treats impotence and infertility

Immune & Energy System

  • Boosts vital energy and stamina
  • Strengthens constitutional health

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Low back pain
  • Urinary frequency
  • Irregular menstruation
  • Morbid leukorrhea
  • Fatigue
  • Kidney deficiency
  • Lumbar stiffness
  • Reproductive disorders

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

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EXT-22 Protocols

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