What are the options for sciatica moxibustion?

Moxibustion of sciatica can generally choose Huantiao point, Weizhong point, Yanglingquan point, etc., as follows:

1. Huantiao

point belongs to the gallbladder meridian of foot Shaoyang, located in the hip, with the effect of relaxing tendons and dredging collaterals, returning yang and strengthening detachment. Patients with sciatica should moxibustion this part appropriately to help relieve pain symptoms.

2. Weizhong

point belongs to the bladder meridian of foot Taiyang, located in the back of the knee area, with the effect of relaxing tendons and activating circulation, clearing heat and cooling blood. Moxibustion this part has certain conditioning effect on pain, numbness and other symptoms caused by sciatica.

3. Yanglingquan point is

located on the outer side of the calf. Proper moxibustion of this part can help improve the local qi and blood circulation, play the role of promoting qi circulation and eliminating evil, and promote the recovery of the disease.