GB30 (Huantiao): deep gluteal meeting point of Gallbladder and Bladder. Anatomy, sciatic nerve mechanism, use for sciatica and hip pain, plus research.

SP9 (Yinlingquan): the he-sea and water point of the Spleen channel. Anatomy, segmental mechanism, clinical use for knee pain and swelling, and research.

BL40 (Weizhong): command point of the lumbar region. Anatomy, segmental mechanism, clinical use for low back pain and sciatica, and what research shows.

CV17 acupuncture point (Shanzhong) at chest: location, point information, and how this conception vessel point can treat a range of symptoms.

CV12 (Zhongwan): front-mu point of the Stomach. Anatomy, segmental and vagal mechanisms, use for indigestion, nausea, and bloating, and what research shows.

BL60 (Kunlun): jing-river and fire point of the Bladder channel. Anatomy, sural nerve mechanism, use for ankle, heel and back pain, and what research shows.

GB20 (Fengchi): the Wind Pool point below the occiput. Anatomy, occipital nerve mechanisms, clinical use for headache, neck pain, and dizziness, plus research.

LI20 (Yingxiang): the nose-opening point beside each nostril. Anatomy, trigeminal mechanisms, clinical use for congestion and allergies, plus research.

GB40 (Qiuxu): yuan-source point of the Gallbladder channel. Anatomy, nerve mechanism, clinical use for ankle sprain and neck pain, and what research shows.

LI15 (Jianyu): the main shoulder point of the Large Intestine channel. Anatomy, nerve mechanisms, clinical use for shoulder and rotator cuff pain, plus research.

CV6 (Qihai): the Sea of Qi below the navel. Anatomy, segmental T11 mechanism, clinical use for fatigue, cramps, and digestion, and what research shows.

LV3 (Taichong): the source point of the liver channel and half of the powerful Four Gates combination. Anatomy, mechanism, clinical use for stress.

GB39 (Xuanzhong): the hui-meeting point of the marrow. Anatomy, nerve mechanisms, clinical use for ankle and lateral leg pain, and what research shows.

LU7 (Lieque): luo-connecting point of the Lung channel. Anatomy, radial nerve mechanism, clinical use for neck stiffness, headache, and what research shows.

GB21 (Jianjing) at the upper trapezius: location, spinal accessory nerve anatomy, trigger point referral patterns, and how this shoulder-well point can treat a range of symptoms.

GB34 (Yanglingquan): the meeting point of all sinews at the fibular head. Anatomy, mechanism, clinical use for musculoskeletal pain, and how it works.

The best acupuncture points for sciatica: GB30, BL40, BL57, BL60, and the full bladder meridian pathway. How these points may help with sciatic pain.

CV4 (Guanyuan): Gate of Origin, front-mu of the Small Intestine. Anatomy, segmental mechanisms, use for fertility and urinary care, and what research shows.