Location acupuncture point Ex 17
Location:
The EX 17 Acupuncture point is located on the back of the hand between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones in the depression about a thumb's width behind the knuckles.
EX 17 — Neck Stiffness
This extra point is used as remote points for acute neck pain. Remote points are often more effective and especially safer in acute cases than locally used acupuncture points for the treatment of neck pain.
The exact location of the acupuncture point is to be found out by looking for the most sensitive spot in the indicated area, i.e. between the 2nd/3rd metacarpal bones. There you place the tip of the AkuPen and hold the pressure until the pain subsides and the head can be moved more easily.
This should be repeated every 2 hours in acute cases.
Application: 
30 seconds 
vigorous
30 seconds 
vigorous
Name:
- EX 17
- Nackenstarre
Helps with:
Neck tension
Properties of the acupuncture point
Meridian:
Point is outside the meridians
Element:
-
Assignment:
-
Organ time:
-
Category:
Extra point
Effect from the point of view of TCM:
- Relieves neck tension
Contraindication:
None
None
With this acupuncture point it is always possible to surprise people when a stiff neck can be moved again within a few minutes.
Application:
AcuPen: 
This acupuncture point is pressed with the tip of the AkuPen for 30 to 45 seconds, or simply until the pain stimulus dissipates.
Acupressure:
The acupuncture point EX 17 is pressed with the thumb or middle finger in the pincer grip for 30 to 45 seconds.
Acupressure can be repeated several times a day (2 to 3 times) in case of acute problems.
Acupuncture technique:
The point is needled vertically, with a depth of 0.5 to 1 cun. Moxibustion is possible.
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