GV-5 – Xuanshu (懸樞)
Suspended Pivot
Meridian: Governing Vessel
Location
Along the Governing Vessel on the midline of the back, neck, head
Needling technique
Depth: 0.3-0.8 cun (5-15 mm)
Direction: Perpendicular or oblique
Indications
Back pain, headache, dizziness, mental disorders, epilepsy, fever, common cold
Contraindications
Risk for points on the upper back (GV-9 to GV-16) - needle obliquely, shallow depth. Avoid deep needling on the spine. Contraindicated in pregnancy (lower back).