In the muscle groove between musculi longissimus dorsal and iliocostalis,lateral to the tip of the transverse process of the 7th lumbar vertebra.Bilateral (Fig.107,45#).Perpendicular insertion.Filiform needle 1-2cm.Indications:Cystitis,hematuria,spasm of the urinary bladder,retention of the urine,pain and sprain of the lumbar region.