BL-36 - Support

承扶 - Chéng fú

Point Region: Buttock

BL

Bladder Meridian

足太阳膀胱经 - Zú Tàiyáng Pángguāng Jīng

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: On the buttock, at the midpoint of the crease under the buttock (the gluteal fold).

How to Locate:

  1. Find the crease where your buttock meets the back of the thigh
  2. The point is at the middle of that crease
BL-36 (Support) acupressure point location: On the buttock, at the midpoint of the crease under the buttock (the gluteal fold).

How to Apply Pressure

Using a fingertip, apply gentle, steady pressure at the middle of the crease under your buttock. Firm but never painful pressure is enough; stop if it hurts. Skip this point over irritated or broken skin.

Traditional Indications

In TCM, this point is traditionally used for:

  • Sciatica
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Lumbar pain
  • Sacral pain
  • Thigh pain
  • Leg weakness

Related Health Concerns

SciaticaLower Back PainFatigue

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