Acupuncture Point Xuanshu (GV5)
Location:
Lie pronely or upright sitting; firstly, locate YaoyangguanGV3(Yaoyangguan (GV3))on the posterior median line about the same level of iliac crest, then locate by pressing the third spinous processes above YaoyangguanGV3(GV3), in the depression of the upper side of it.

Function:
Relieving rigidity of muscles and activating the collaterals, regulating the functions of the stomach and intestine.

Regional Anatomy:
Skin-subcutaneous tissue-supraspinal ligament-interspinal ligament.
In the superficial layer, there are the medial branches of the posterior branches of the 1st lumbar nerve and the accompanying artery and vein.In the deep layer, there are the external (posterior) vertebral venous plexus between the adjacent spinous processes, the branches of the posterior branches of the 1st lumbar nerve and the branches or tributaries of the dorsal branches of the dorsal branches of the 1st lumbar artery and vein.

Indications:
Pain and stiffness in the lower back, Diarrhea, and indigestion.

Prescription:
Combined use with Shenshu (BL23) and Acupuncture Single Point Dazhui for treatment of hyperplastic spondylitis; and with Tianshu (ST25) Front-Mu Point of the Large Intestine) and Zusanli (ST 36) He-Sea Point) for treatment of enteritis.

Methods:
Insert the needle obliquely to upward 0.5-1 cun depth; needling response: local numbness and distention; moxibustion: using 3-5 moxa-cones, or mild moxibustion for 15 min.
Note:
Be careful not to injure the spinal cord when puncturing.