Acupressure points

BL23

Kidney Shu

Commonly used for lower back

Directions

Location
Back and spineThis point is used on both sides.

Level with your belly button, in the lower-back muscle beside the spine, roughly two of your own finger widths from the spinal ridge.

Sidedness
Use on both sides
Pressure and timing
Hold for 60 sec on each side. Warmth may feel soothing. Use the pad of a finger or thumb and keep the pressure comfortable, never painful. Stop if it hurts, and do not press over broken, irritated, or infected skin.

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