The exact location of the Vital Gate point for children is in the spinal region, in the depression below the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra, on the posterior midline.
The Vital Point is an acupoint of the Directing Vessel. It is located in the spinal region, in the depression below the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra, on the posterior midline. It is located on the back of the body directly above the navel, and is the power source of the body’s vital activities.
The vital point has the effects of benefiting the kidneys and strengthening the yang, clearing heat and tranquilizing the mind, and regulating the Chong Ren. Clinically, it can be used to treat strong pain in the lumbar spine, impotence and paralysis of the lower limbs (weakness, numbness and pain in the lower limbs), spermatorrhea, impotence, infertility with cold sperm, frequent urination, cold pain in the abdomen, diarrhea, irregular menstruation, and subluxation of the belt.
Children need to massage or acupuncture this point, parents should take the child to the regular hospital to consult a professional doctor to operate, avoid blind operation, so as not to cause physical discomfort.