BL-32 - Second Crevice

次髎 - Cì liáo

Point Region: Lower back

BL

Bladder Meridian

足太阳膀胱经 - Zú Tàiyáng Pángguāng Jīng

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: On the sacrum, in the second opening in its back (the second posterior sacral foramen): the hollow midway between the bony point at the back of the hip (the posterior superior iliac spine) and the spinous process of the second sacral vertebra.

How to Locate:

  1. Find the two bony points at the back of your hips, either side of the sacrum; the line joining their lower edges crosses the midline at the second sacral vertebra
  2. Go halfway from one bony point to that spot on the midline
  3. The point is in the hollow there
BL-32 (Second Crevice) acupressure point location: On the sacrum, in the second opening in its back (the second posterior sacral foramen): the hollow midway between the bony point at the back of the hip (the posterior superior iliac spine) and the spinous process of the second sacral vertebra.

How to Apply Pressure

Using a fingertip, apply gentle, steady pressure in the second hollow in the back of the sacrum, midway between the bony point at the back of the hip and the midline. Firm but never painful pressure is enough; stop if it hurts. Do not press this point during pregnancy. Skip this point over irritated or broken skin.

Traditional Indications

In TCM, this point is traditionally used for:

  • Painful menstruation
  • Vaginal discharge
  • Sciatica
  • Lower back pain
  • Pelvic disorders

Related Health Concerns

PMS and Period PainSciaticaLower Back Pain

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Important Precautions

Avoid this point with:

  • Pregnancy