GV-7 - Central Pivot

中枢 - Zhōng shū

Point Region: Upper back

GV

Governing Vessel

督脉 - Dū mài

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: On the back, on the midline, in the hollow below the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra (T10).

How to Locate:

  1. Find T7, the spinal bump level with the lower tips of the shoulder blades (standing, arms by your sides)
  2. Count three bumps down to T10
  3. The point is in the hollow just below it
GV-7 (Central Pivot) acupressure point location: On the back, on the midline, in the hollow below the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra (T10).

How to Apply Pressure

After identifying GV-7, settle a fingertip gently over it without digging into the spine; pressure should feel comfortable, never painful. Avoid it during digestive bleeding or with a serious spinal condition, and stop if symptoms worsen.

Traditional Indications

In TCM, this point is traditionally used for:

  • Abdominal distension
  • Diarrhea
  • Back stiffness
  • Stomach pain
  • Vomiting

Related Health Concerns

BloatingStomach CrampsNausea and Vomiting

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Important Precautions

Avoid this point with:

  • Acute digestive bleeding
  • Severe spinal conditions

Take care:

  • Avoid during acute gastric episodes
  • Discontinue if digestive symptoms worsen