Commonly used acupoints for treating constipation include Yu of the Large Intestine, Tianshu, Shangjiuxu, Zhigou, and Shusanli.
Constipation is a condition in which the bowels do not pass and defecation is not smooth. Manifestation for the stool quality dry, hard, defecation cycle or time prolonged, or manifested although the intention to defecate but defecation is not smooth. The basic mechanism of the disease is the dysfunction of the internal organs, and the congestion of the intestines. The use of acupuncture treatment can regulate the stomach and intestines, stagnation of the bowels. Acupuncture points often used in the treatment of constipation are the large intestine Yu, Tianshu, on the huge virtual, Zhigou, foot Sanli and so on.
The large intestine Yu is located in the lumbar region, in the 4th lumbar vertebra under the spinous process, 1.5 inches away from the rear center line.
Tianshu is located in the abdomen, 2 inches away from the navel.
Shang Ju Xu is located in the lower leg, 6 inches below the eye of the outer knee and one transverse finger beside the anterior border of the tibia.
Zhigou is located in the forearm, 3 inches above the distal transverse stripe on the dorsal side of the wrist, at the gap between the radius and the ulna.
The foot Sanli is located on the lateral side of the lower leg, 3 inches below the eye of the outer knee and one transverse finger off the anterior border of the tibia.
If you need to receive acupuncture treatment, you need to be operated by a professional physician in a formal medical institution.