外勞宮 (Wàiláogōng) — Outer Palace of Toil
Extra point · Extra (Upper Extremity) · point EX-UE8
Also known as Luozhen
Location
On the dorsum of the hand, between the second and third metacarpal bones, 0.5 cun proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joints — directly opposite PC8.
Needling
Depth:
0.5–0.8 cun
Angle:
Perpendicular or oblique toward the palm
Functions
- Relieves acute stiff neck
- Activates the channel and relieves pain
Indications
Acute stiff neck and torticollis — the primary indicationpain and stiffness of the hand and fingerschildhood indigestionabdominal pain
Clinical Notes
Its alternate name, Luozhen, literally means 'crick in the neck'. Needle with strong stimulation while the patient rotates the neck; often relieves within a minute.
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