02/09/2026
Dai Mai / Girdling Vessel
Do you experience any of the following:
☑️ Bloating?
☑️ Back pain?
☑️ Abnormal vaginal discharge?
☑️ Cold feet but warm upper body?
You may have a restriction in a meridian that encircles the waist, called the Dai Mai / Girdling Vessel.
The Dai Mai / Girdling Vessel is one of the deep meridians that is formed in utero. Picture a belt around your waist - that’s the location and shape of the Dai Mai.
Our acupuncturist, Laura Burns, is trained to assess any constrictions in this meridian through pulse diagnosis (yes, she will feel your pulse and be able to know if there are restrictions in the Dai Mai!) - and then choose acupuncture points accordingly.
How does the Dai Mai get blocked or restricted?
More acute ways include:
→ Slips and falls
→ Back injuries
→ Abdominal surgeries
More common ways include:
→ Sitting at a desk too long
→ Digestive issues such as IBS
If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, or simply curious to learn what your pulse has to say, our acupuncturist Laura Burns loves to share her findings and educate her patients.
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