Shenshu (BL23)
Location
About 1.5 cun lateral to the 2nd lumbar vertebra, roughly level with the navel at the back
Commonly used for
Low back ache and lower back fatigue
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