Shangliao BL31
Bladder Meridian (Foot Taiyang)
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | BL31 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | Bladder Meridian (Foot Taiyang) |
| Location | Sacral region, between Shangliao and the second posterior sacral foramen |
Traditionally recorded associations
Low back painDifficulty urinatingConstipationIrregular menstruationLeukorrhea diseaseUterine prolapse
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 motion |
| Force | Moderate to moderately 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 | Gentle moxibustion or warm needle moxibustion |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10-15 minutes |
| Distance | 2-3cm |
| Tips | 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