Master Back Pain
The He sea point of the bladder meridian; master point for the lower back and one of the four command points.
Location
In the center of the back of the knee crease.
Energetic Significance
The He sea point of the bladder meridian; master point for the lower back and one of the four command points.
Primary Uses
Lower back pain (the most famous point for back pain in TCM), knee pain, sciatica, leg pain, summer heat injury.
Self Care Application (Acupressure)
Apply firm pressure for one to two minutes; useful for chronic low back pain.
Will BL-40 Bend Middle (Bladder acupoint) actually work for you?
BL-40 Bend Middle (Bladder acupoint) carries a Water signature, the element associated with chronic exhaustion, fear, willpower depletion, low libido, lower back weakness. But whether your specific pattern needs more Water support or whether Water is already excess in you is the difference between this approach helping or hurting. Your free Energy Chart reveals which of the Five Elements run strong, weak, or out of balance in you, the foundation for selecting the TCM and wellness practices that actually fit your foundation and longevity pattern across past, present, and future.
