EXT-3 - Fish Waist
鱼腰 - Yú yāo
Point Region: Face
EXT-3, or 'Yuyao' (meaning 'Fish Waist'), is a local point located on the eyebrows. Its name refers to its ability to address issues related to the 'eyes' and 'head,' as well as a sense of mental clarity and focus.
As a local point, Yuyao is primarily used for issues related to the eyes and face, such as a headache, a stiff neck, and a sense of 'swelling' in the face. It is a go-to point for 'clearing heat' and 'regulating' the flow of energy in the head and neck. By stimulating this point, you can help to restore a sense of balance and harmony to the entire body.
Yuyao 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 upper body. It's a reminder of the power of local points to provide targeted relief and restore a sense of comfort and vitality to the entire body.
Location & How to Find
Anatomical Location: In a depression on the superciliary arch, above the pupil when the eyes look straight ahead.
How to Locate:
- Look straight ahead in a mirror
- Locate the center of your eyebrow directly above your pupil
- Find the small depression in the eyebrow arch
- This point in the middle of the eyebrow bone is EXT-3
Primary Functions
Sensory System
- Relieves eye strain and fatigue
- Treats drooping eyelids (ptosis)
- Improves visual acuity
- Reduces eye twitching and spasms
Nervous System
- Alleviates frontal headaches
- Relieves facial neuralgia
- Treats trigeminal neuralgia
Musculoskeletal System
- Relaxes facial muscles
- Reduces eyebrow tension
Clinical Applications
Primary Indications
- Red eyes
- Eye pain
- Eyelid twitching
- Frontal headache
- Visual obstruction
- Eye strain
- Ptosis
- Facial paralysis
Related Health Concerns
Common Conditions:
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EXT-3 Protocols
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