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.
