GB-29 - Stationary Crevice

居髎 - Jū liáo

Point Region: Hip

GB

Gallbladder Meridian

足少阳胆经 - Zú Shàoyáng Dǎn Jīng

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: On the side of the hip, at the midpoint of the line from the bony point at the front of the hip (the anterior superior iliac spine) to the most prominent point of the bony knob on the side of the upper thigh (the greater trochanter).

How to Locate:

  1. Find the bony point at the front of your hip
  2. Find the bony knob on the side of your upper thigh
  3. The point is halfway between them
GB-29 (Stationary Crevice) acupressure point location: On the side of the hip, at the midpoint of the line from the bony point at the front of the hip (the anterior superior iliac spine) to the most prominent point of the bony knob on the side of the upper thigh (the greater trochanter).

How to Apply Pressure

Find the front hip bone and the bony knob on the outer upper thigh; use the midpoint between them. Apply gentle, steady pressure there with a fingertip. Keep it comfortable: firm but never painful, and never deep or unrelenting. Stop if it hurts. Avoid this point if you have acute hip fractures, severe sciatica requiring medical attention, recent hip surgery.

Traditional Indications

In TCM, this point is traditionally used for:

  • Hip pain
  • Leg numbness
  • Sciatica
  • Leg weakness
  • Hip joint problems
  • Lower limb pain
  • Mobility issues

Related Health Concerns

SciaticaFatigue

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Important Precautions

Avoid this point with:

  • Acute hip fractures
  • Severe sciatica requiring medical attention
  • Recent hip surgery

Take care:

  • Seek medical evaluation for severe hip or leg pain
  • Avoid during acute sciatica attacks
  • Use moderate pressure on hip area
  • Discontinue if numbness or tingling increases