Location acupuncture point Bl 60
Location:
On the horizontal line midway between the external malleolus and the Achilles tendon.
Kunlun Mountains — Kūn Lún
A very important acupuncture point with wide spectrum of action. It is an important remote point for back pain and recommended for chronic back pain. For acute back pain, on the other hand Bl 40 used.
Bl 60 has an additional effect on the shoulder and neck area and relaxes this zone as a remote point.
It also has a heat expelling function in the area of the bladder, the same as Bl 40. That is why it is used for cystitis.
Application: 
45 seconds 
vigorous
45 seconds 
vigorous
Name:
- 昆仑 (kūn lún)
- Bladder 60, Kunlun Mountains
- Kunlun Berge
Helps with:
Disc problems, Cystitis, Heel spur, Sciatica & Lumbago, Headache chronic, Neck tension, Back problems, back pain, calf cramps
Properties of the acupuncture point
Meridian:
Bladder
Element:
Water
Assignment:
Yang 
Organ time:
15 till 17 o'clock
Category:
Transit point
Classical acupuncture point
Classical acupuncture point
Effect from the point of view of TCM:
- Routing clearing
- Strengthens the back
- Relaxes the tendons
- Represents wind
Contraindication:
None
None
Bl 60 is the master point for pain in the lower part of the body. Every time there is pain in the back, buttocks or legs, I think of this point.
Application:
AcuPen:
This acupuncture point is pressed with the tip of the AkuPen for 30 to 45 seconds, or simply until the pain stimulus dissipates.
Acupressure:
The acupuncture point Bl 60 is pressed with the thumb or middle finger for 30 to 45 seconds.
Acupressure can be repeated several times a day (2 to 3 times) in case of acute problems.
Acupuncture technique:
The point is needled vertically, with a depth of 0.3 to 1 do. Moxibustion is possible.
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Meridian: Bladder
The bladder is the partner organ of the kidneys and is connected to them via the ureters. In Chinese medicine, the bladder is assigned a larger sphere of influence than in Western conventional medicine. Its task is to excrete the urine coming from the kidney...Learn more now >
Features: element water
- Winter
- Salty
- North
- Ears
- Fear
- Courage
- Kidney
- Bladder