Huatuojiaji
Huotuojiaji/ Huatuo Jiaji /Hua Tuo Jia Ji （华佗夹脊） EX-B2 points are located 0.5 – 1 cun lateral to the depressions below the spinous processes of the twelve thoracic vertebrae and five lumbar vertebrae. In clinical practice, the points located 0.5 – 1 cun lateral to the depressions below the spinous processes of the seven cervical vertebrae are also used as additional Huatuojiaji points.
These points are quite effective in treating Du Mai, spine, marrow, and brain disorders.
Research on Huatuojiaji
Acupuncture at EX-B2 combined with core muscle training can significantly improve the balance function and lower limb motor function of patients with hemiplegia after stroke.
Xu L, et al. Effect of Acupuncture at Huatuo Jiaji (EX-B2) combined with core muscle training on motor function of lower limbs in patients with Hemiplegia after stroke
Acupuncture at lumbar Huatuo Jiaji point combined with exercise therapy can significantly improve the sitting ability of children with cerebral palsy.
Ma and Cao, Effect of Acupuncture at Lumbar Huatuo Jiaji Point Combined with Exercise Rehabilitation on Sitting Ability of Children with Cerebral Palsy
Electroacupuncture at Hua Tuo Jia Ji Acupoints L4 and L6 Reduced Neuropathic Pain and Increased GABAA Receptors in Rat Spinal Cord
Jiang et al. Electroacupuncture at Hua Tuo Jia Ji Acupoints Reduced Neuropathic Pain and Increased GABAA Receptors in Rat Spinal Cord