Zhonglü Shu BL29
Bladder Meridian (Foot Taiyang)
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | BL29 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | Bladder Meridian (Foot Taiyang) |
| Location | Sacral region, in the fourth posterior sacral foramen |
Traditionally recorded associations
dysenteryhernialow back painlumbar stiffness
Traditional application notes
| Technique | press and knead with the pad of the thumb |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3-5 minutes |
| Direction | from top to bottom or in a circular pattern |
| Force | moderate to heavy |
| Tips | Press and knead or rub back and forth with the heel of the palm from top to bottom; Can be combined with rubbing the palms warm and placing them warmly over the lower back; Lower back health care can be combined with the Baduanjin exercise "hands holding the feet to strengthen the kidneys and lower back" |
| Technique | mild moxibustion or warming needle moxibustion |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10-15 minutes |
| Distance | 2-3cm |
| Tips | Lower back moxibustion can be combined with warm needle moxibustion; Until the lower back feels warm with deep penetration; After moxibustion, pay attention to keeping the lower back warm |
Frequently asked
Where is it located?
3 cun below ST35, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior tibial crest, per WHO standard.
Can I press it myself?
This site is an educational reference. Apply under a licensed practitioner; do not self-needle.
Sources & references
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations (2008) - who.int
- NCCIH - Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know - nccih.nih.gov