Acupuncture Point Bl 57

Relieves tension in the lower back

Support of the Mountain — Chéng Shān

This acupuncture point can also be acupressured with the fingers by reaching backwards with the leg up and looking for the most painful point there, if there is no ball. In doing so, one can press into the muscle here with all fingers.

With the ball, you have the advantage of working the entire posterior muscle chain from the sole of the foot to the back.

Application:   How long should you press the acupuncture point? 45 seconds     How hard should you press the acupuncture point? vigorous
Name:
  • 承山 (chéng­ shān)
  • Bladder 57, Support of the mountain
  • Stütze des Berges

Helps with:

Back pain, calf cramps
Effect from the point of view of TCM:
  • Relaxes the tendons
  • Relaxes the lower back
  • Expels heat
  • Bladder guideway clearing
Contraindication:
None

To permanently relieve back pain, the entire back of the body should be included in the treatment. Tension in the back of the legs can also lead to back problems.


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