BL55 Heyang

Heyang · 合阳 · Yang Union

Meridian

Bladder meridian

Location

On the back of the lower leg, between the two heads of the gastrocnemius, 2 cun below the popliteal crease (on the line from BL40 to BL57).

What it helps with

Heaviness and tension in the calves, dragging sensations down the back of the leg.

How to work on it

Cup the calf and knead gently with the fingers for 45-60 seconds.

Caution

Do not massage if the calf is swollen, red, hard or sharply painful.

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