Acupressure points
GV4
Gate of Life
Commonly used for lower back
Directions
- Location
Back and spine Lower back on the spine, roughly level with your belly button.
- Sidedness
- Use at the single location
- Pressure and timing
- Hold gentle pressure for 2–3 min. 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.