BL-34 - Lower Crevice

下髎 - Xià 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 fourth opening in its back (the fourth posterior sacral foramen): the second hollow below BL-32, level with the sacral hiatus.

How to Locate:

  1. Find BL-32, in the second hollow of the sacrum
  2. Move down two hollows, to the level of the small hollow just above the cleft between the buttocks
  3. The point is in that hollow
BL-34 (Lower Crevice) acupressure point location: On the sacrum, in the fourth opening in its back (the fourth posterior sacral foramen): the second hollow below BL-32, level with the sacral hiatus.

How to Apply Pressure

Using a fingertip, apply gentle, steady pressure in the fourth hollow in the back of the sacrum, level with the small hollow just above the cleft between the buttocks. 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:

  • Vaginal discharge
  • Painful menstruation
  • Constipation
  • Urinary difficulty
  • Lower back pain
  • Pelvic disorders

Related Health Concerns

ConstipationLower Back Pain

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Important Precautions

Avoid this point with:

  • Pregnancy