GB-20 - Wind Pool

风池 - Fēng chí

Point Region: Neck

GB

Gallbladder Meridian

足少阳胆经 - Zú Shàoyáng Dǎn Jīng

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: At the back of the upper neck, below the skull, in the hollow between the top ends of the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles. It is level with GV-16.

How to Locate:

  1. Find GV-16 in the hollow on the midline just below the base of the skull
  2. Move out to the side along the base of the skull
  3. The point is in the hollow between the two large neck muscles
GB-20 (Wind Pool) acupressure point location: At the back of the upper neck, below the skull, in the hollow between the top ends of the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles.

How to Apply Pressure

Place the thumbs in the hollows below the base of the skull, one on each side, and press upward toward the skull, not into the neck. Keep the pressure moderate and stop if you feel dizzy. Skip it after a neck injury, with neck instability, very high blood pressure or a clotting disorder.

Traditional Indications

In TCM, this point is traditionally used for:

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Neck stiffness
  • Eye disorders
  • Common cold
  • Occipital headache
  • Cervical tension

Related Health Concerns

HeadacheMigraineTinnitus (Ringing in the Ears)Neck and Shoulder PainHigh Blood PressureFeeling Faint

Select a point to see its location, how to find it, and its traditional uses.

Traditionally combined with:

GB-20 + BL-10
Celestial Pillar
GB-20 + LI-4
Joining Valley

Important Precautions

Avoid this point with:

  • Severe hypertension
  • Cervical spine instability
  • Acute neck injuries
  • Blood clotting disorders

Take care:

  • Use gentle pressure only at skull base
  • Avoid excessive neck manipulation
  • Discontinue if severe dizziness occurs
  • Seek medical attention for persistent neck pain or vision changes