BL-65 - Restraining Bone

束骨 - Shù gǔ

Point Region: Foot

BL

Bladder Meridian

足太阳膀胱经 - Zú Tàiyáng Pángguāng Jīng

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: On the outer side of the foot, in the hollow just behind the joint at the base of the little toe (the fifth metatarsophalangeal joint), where the skin of the top of the foot meets the skin of the sole.

How to Locate:

  1. Find the joint at the base of your little toe, on the outer edge of the foot
  2. Move just behind it, toward the heel
  3. The point is in the hollow there
BL-65 (Restraining Bone) acupressure point location: On the outer side of the foot, in the hollow just behind the joint at the base of the little toe (the fifth metatarsophalangeal joint), where the skin of the top of the foot meets the skin of the sole.

How to Apply Pressure

Using a fingertip, apply gentle, steady pressure in the hollow just behind the joint at the base of your little toe, toward the heel, on the outer edge of the foot, where the skin of the top of the foot meets the sole. 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:

  • Headache
  • Psychological disorders
  • Visual disturbances
  • Mental agitation

Related Health Concerns

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