Renal (kidney) colic:
The usual cause of renal colic is a kidney stone. Pain is felt in the loin.
Acu points: 5, 22, 25, 28, 45, 55
Point 5 (L1-4) :
This point lies in the flesh between the thumb and the index finger.
Presence of sharp pain on deep pressure confirms the fact that you have hit the right point.
Point 22 (St-36) :
Bend the knee joint by 900
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Now from the lower border of the knee-cap, move three thumb-widths downwards. You will be able to feel a pointed bone at this level (marked V in the adjoining figure).
Point 22 is located one finger-width to the outer side of this pointed bone.
Point 25 (St-44) :
This point is located in the skin (web) between the second and the third toes. A mere pinching of skin between the second and the third toe results into stimulation of this point.
Point 28 (Sp-6) :
At the inner aspect of the ankle joint is a prominent bone. Feel this’ bone and determine its tip. From this tip, move four finger-widths upwards, Mark this level. Point 28 lies at this level, .just behind the vertical leg-bone.
Point 45 (UB-23):
Draw a horizontal tine through the navel and extend it across the back.
Point 45 and UB 23 lies on this line, two finger-widths to the either side of vertical midline.
Point 55 (K-5) :
This point is located one thumb-width below the point 54.
K-5 is located one thumb-width below the point K-3