GB-31 - Wind Market

风市 - Fēng shì

Point Region: Thigh

GB

Gallbladder Meridian

足少阳胆经 - Zú Shàoyáng Dǎn Jīng

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: On the outer side of the thigh, in the hollow just behind the iliotibial band, where the tip of the middle finger rests when standing with the arms hanging by the sides.

How to Locate:

  1. Stand up straight with your arms hanging by your sides
  2. Note where the tip of your middle finger touches the outer thigh
  3. The point is in the hollow there, just behind the firm band running down the outer thigh
GB-31 (Wind Market) acupressure point location: On the outer side of the thigh, in the hollow just behind the iliotibial band, where the tip of the middle finger rests when standing with the arms hanging by the sides.

How to Apply Pressure

Stand with your arm relaxed; note where your middle fingertip reaches the outer thigh and feel just behind its firm band. 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 severe skin infections, acute leg injuries, blood clotting disorders.

Traditional Indications

In TCM, this point is traditionally used for:

  • Urticaria
  • Leg pain
  • Sciatica
  • Skin disorders
  • Itching
  • Eczema
  • Thigh pain
  • Numbness

Related Health Concerns

Sciatica

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Important Precautions

Avoid this point with:

  • Severe skin infections
  • Acute leg injuries
  • Blood clotting disorders

Take care:

  • Avoid during active skin infections
  • Use moderate pressure on thigh
  • Discontinue if skin irritation increases
  • Seek medical attention for persistent skin problems