Huato Location
- Huato points are a group of 34 points on both sides of the spinal column.
- They are located 0.5 to 1 cun lateral to the depressions below the spinous processes of the thoracic and lumbar vertebra from T1 to L5.
Huato Needling
- To needle Huato points, use a perpendicular (90 degree) insertion to a maximum depth of 0.5 cun.
Huato TCM Theory
The main TCM actions of the Huato points are:
- As local points to ease pain and stiffness around the vertebrae.
- To treat disorders and imbalances of the Zang-Fu at that level.
