How to relieve back pain with acupressure

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A popular acupressure point for relieving back pain and sciatica is the 40th point on the Urinary Bladder meridian, Wei Zhong (委中), commonly know as BL-40.

BL-40 is one of the four Command Points in acupressure/acupuncture. It influences the back, waist and legs.

Here’re a few benefits from massaging this point:

  • Reducing back tension
  • Relieving leg pain
  • Soothing urinary issues.

General guide for acupressure:

  • Use firm pressure when you massage a point, unless it’s too painful. If it is, then use lighter pressure.
  • If the point is painful to massage, it means that there is energy congestion and it’s in need of massage.
  • If it’s not painful, you’ll want to dig around. You may find a spot that’s tender.


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