B36 Chengfu ( V36 )

Location In the middle of the transverse gluteal fold . Locate the point in prone position

Indications Pain in the lower back and gluteal region , constipation , Muscular atrophy , pain , numbness and motor impairment of the lower extremities .

Method Puncture perpendicularly - - 1 . 0 - - 1 . 5 inches . Moxibustion is applicable

Vasculature The artery and vein running alongside the sciatic nerve .

Innervation The posterior femoral cutaneous nerve ; deeper , the sciatic nerve .