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Spinal stiffness and pain require the raising of Yang Qi; lumbar pain due to sprain or trauma involves sinking Qi causing panic. Needling Weizhong (BL40) raises Yang, and if followed by draining method, health is quickly restored.

Redness and swelling of the eyes are truly unbearable; Waiguan (TE5) and Jingming (BL1) treat the Sanjiao; pressing Jingming to release toxic blood allows Qi from the Taiyang channel and two Guan points to descend, bringing relief.

Lumbar pain due to Kidney deficiency requires raising Yang; immediately select two acupoints that raise Yang. If sweat appears at Shenshu (BL23), following with descending Qi methods ensures peace and health.

Wangu (SI4) regulates the up and down movement of Qi; bleeding from the knee combined with tonification; for frequent knee issues, add rubbing technique; simultaneously taking points to raise Qi yields immediate efficacy.

Hong Kong foot (podagra/foot swelling) caused by cold-dampness first requires bloodletting; Zusanli (ST36) raises Yin and Yinjiao (SP7); adding rubbing to Juegu (GB39) is truly wonderful; subsequently using descending Qi methods eliminates symptoms instantly.

Swelling and redness of the dorsal foot, known as "Straw Sandal Wind" (Gouty Arthritis); bleeding from Kunlun (BL60) two points is effective; add plucking/tapping Taixi (KI3) and Shenmai (BL62); regulating Qi up and down in needling upper points.

Difficulty walking with worsening pain; bleeding from Taichong (LR3) praised for lifting and pressing techniques; Zusanli (ST36) raises Yang and guides Qi downward; bleeding from Kunlun (BL60) is excellent without error.

Pain in both arms with Qi attacking the chest; moxibustion on Gaohuang (BL43) and Sihua points is effective first; if needling Daling (PC7) and Jianjing (GB21), raising Yang and raising Yin occurs within the needle manipulation.

Contraction and spasm of both hands cause true pain; Quchi (LI11) and Waiguan (TE5) require raising Yang; subsequently making Qi ascend then descend; Zhaohai (KI6 - *Note: Text says Zhongzhu TE17 but context implies lower limb or specific point, text says Chi Ze LI18? No, Chi Ze is LU5. Text says "Chi Ze Zhong Zhu". Likely LU5 and TE17*) guide Qi downward for recovery. (*Correction based on text literal*: Chi Ze (LU5) and Zhongzhu (TE3) guide Qi downward for recovery.)

Redness, swelling, and unbearable pain in shoulders and back; alternating chills and heat respond strongly to emesis; if shoulder stiffness and trembling occur, one session of raising Yang and moxibustion is permissible.

Qi pain in the abdomen is also unbearable; coiling Qi requires careful regulation of Qihai (CV6); Zhongwan (CV12) uses a large rotating resonant method; Zhigou (TE6) guides Qi downward ensuring peace and health.

The syndrome of Spleen Cold is most pitiable; raising Yang and raising Yin are connected; Jianshi (PC5) and Houxi (SI3) are used together; lifting for heat and rubbing for cold leads to natural cure.

Nine types of Heart Pain and Spleen-Stomach disorders; Shangwan (CV13) rotation requires raising and lifting; Daling (PC7) once uses raising Yang method; Guanyuan (CV4) regulates Spleen Qi to determine disaster details.

Hemorrhoids and fistulas can be treated with acupuncture; tenesmus is hardest to endure; whether painful, itchy, or with dysentery; Erbai (EX-UE2) points are precious from the palm.

Sanjiao pathogenic Qi stagnates in the Upper Jiao; bitter taste and dry tongue indicate high bleeding sites; Jinjin and Guanchong (SI18) bleed frequently; Shaoshang (LU11) lifts and benefits to drain the Sanjiao.

Redness and swelling of the dorsal hand extending to skin pain; Yesmen (TE2) bloodletting and pressing without bias; Tongli (HT5) and another point add rubbing technique; more downward guidance and raising Yang causes disease to naturally disappear.