Geshu (BL17)
Location
About 1.5 cun lateral to the 7th thoracic vertebra, roughly level with the lower angle of the shoulder blade
Commonly used for
Tight upper back, chest distension and rib pain
Pressure guidance
Press straight down slowly with the fingertip, hold for 10–30 seconds, then release slowly. Stop at a comfortable ache.
Related meridians
Bladder Meridian of Foot-Taiyang