The exact location of the Hanging Pivot Point is in the spinal region, in the depression below the spinous process of the 1st lumbar vertebra, on the posterior midline.
Hanging Pivot Point, also known as Hanging Pivot Yu, is an acupoint on the Directing Vessel. It has the efficacy of soothing the tendons and activating the collaterals, regulating the spleen and stomach, and is mainly used for treating lumbar spine pain, but also for treating gastrointestinal disorders such as abdominal distension, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, diarrhea, dysentery, and so on.
Suspended pivot point is located in the 1st lumbar vertebrae spinal protuberance below the depression, the back of the center line, the application of acupuncture points of specific operations include acupuncture or moxibustion, the subject can be taken to the supine position or sitting position, holding acupuncture needles, sterilized into the needles, can be straight or upward diagonal puncture, moxibustion time of 5-15 minutes to the extent that the local skin appeared to be red without blisters.
Physical discomfort is recommended to consult a doctor in time, so as not to delay the condition, should let the professional acupuncturist operation, so as not to select the wrong location of the points, improper operation, damage to the organism.