GB-30 - Jumping Circle
环跳 - Huán tiào
Point Region: Leg
GB-30, or 'Huantiao' (meaning 'Jumping Circle'), is a major point for sciatica and hip pain. Located on the side of the hip, its name refers to its ability to address issues related to the 'hip' and 'leg,' as well as a sense of 'jumping' or 'spasms' in the legs.
As a local point, Huantiao is primarily used for issues related to the hip and leg, such as a stiff hip, a sore knee, 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.
Huantiao 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. 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: On the buttock, in the depression when standing or lying prone.
How to Locate:
- Lie face down or stand
- Locate the center of your buttock
- Feel for the depression in the buttock muscle
- This is often a tender spot
- This is GB-30, the major hip and sciatica point
Primary Functions
Musculoskeletal System
- Treats hip pain and arthritis
- Relieves sciatica and leg numbness
- Improves hip joint function and mobility
- Reduces lower back and buttock pain
Nervous System
- Treats sciatic nerve pain
- Relieves nerve compression
- Improves nerve conduction
Circulatory System
- Improves blood circulation to legs
- Reduces inflammation in hip region
Liver & Gallbladder System
- Harmonizes gallbladder meridian energy
- Promotes courage and determination
- Supports lateral body strength
Clinical Applications
Primary Indications
- Sciatica
- Hip pain
- Leg weakness
- Paralysis
- Piriformis syndrome
- Buttock pain
- Lower limb disorders
- Mobility problems
Related Health Concerns
Common Conditions:
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GB-30 Protocols
Hip Pain & Sciatic Relief (5 minutes)
- Lie on your side or sit with hip accessible
- Locate GB-30 (at the junction of lateral 1/3 and medial 2/3 between greater trochanter and sacral hiatus)
- Apply firm pressure with knuckles or elbow for 30 seconds
- Massage in circular motions for 1 minute to release deep hip tension
- Repeat pressure while slowly rotating the hip