Vertigo is a sensation of dizziness, spinning or unsteadiness that can be caused by various underlying medical conditions. Acupuncture, a form of traditional Chinese medicine, is often used to help manage vertigo symptoms.
Here are 20 acupoints that may be used in acupuncture treatment for vertigo:
GV20 (Baihui) – Located on the top of the head, midway between the apexes of the ears.
GV16 (Fengfu) – Located on the back of the head, below the occipital bone and midway between the two ear apices.
GV14 (Dazhui) – Located on the upper back, in the depression below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra.
GB20 (Fengchi) – Located on the back of the neck, in the depression between the upper portion of the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the trapezius muscle.
GB12 (Wangu) – Located on the back of the neck, about one inch below GB20.
BL10 (Tianzhu) – Located on the back of the neck, about 1.5 inches away from the midline of the body.
BL11 (Dazhu) – Located on the back, below the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra.
BL23 (Shenshu) – Located on the back, below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra.
BL18 (Ganshu) – Located on the back, below the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra.
BL40 (Weizhong) – Located in the crease behind the knee, midway between the two bones of the lower leg.
ST36 (Zusanli) – Located on the front of the leg, about four finger widths below the kneecap and one finger width away from the shinbone.
SP6 (Sanyinjiao) – Located on the inner ankle, four finger widths above the inner ankle bone.
KI3 (Taixi) – Located on the inner ankle, midway between the Achilles tendon and the inner ankle bone.
LR3 (Taichong) – Located on the top of the foot, in the depression between the first and second metatarsal bones.
PC6 (Neiguan) – Located on the inside of the wrist, two finger widths above the wrist crease, between the tendons.
HT7 (Shenmen) – Located on the inside of the wrist, at the crease of the wrist, in line with the little finger.
LU7 (Lieque) – Located on the inside of the wrist, one and a half finger widths above the wrist crease, in line with the thumb.
SI19 (Tinggong) – Located in front of the ear, in the depression between the mandibular condyle and the earlobe.
GB2 (Tinghui) – Located in front of the ear, in the depression between the upper part of the ear and the temple.
LI4 (Hegu) – Located on the back of the hand, between the thumb and the index finger, in the webbing.
Acupuncturists may use a combination of these acupoints based on the individual needs and symptoms of the patient. It’s important to consult with a licensed acupuncturist before starting any acupuncture treatment for vertigo.