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ST-31
  Location Inferior to the anterior superior iliac spine and lateral to the sartorius muscle, at the level of the lower border of the pubic symphysis. How to find The sartorius muscle originates at the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and crosses the thigh towards the medial aspect of the knee. With the knee and hip slightly flexed and with active lateral rotation, it can be isolated easily. ST-31 is located on the lateral border of the muscle, at the crossing point of a vertical line connecting the ASIS and the lateral upper border of the patella and a horizontal line at the level of the lower border of the pubic symphysis. Actions/Indications ● Opens the channel, warms and expels pathogenic factors Special features Particularly useful for Cold bi-syndrome, disorders of the knees and lower back. The chain-and-lock method in combination (➞8) with ➞ ST-36 and ➞ ST-41 is often used for paraesthesia and pain in the hip and leg radiating along the channel. | |
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