BL53 Baohuang

Baohuang · 胞肓 · Bladder's Vitals

Meridian

Bladder meridian

Location

In the buttock region, level with the 2nd posterior sacral foramen, 3 cun lateral to the median sacral crest (lateral to BL32).

What it helps with

Heaviness in the sacrum and buttock after long sitting, discomfort in the lower abdomen.

How to work on it

Lying on your side, use a ball or fist for 60-90 seconds on each side.

Caution

Sacral area: do not use during pregnancy.

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