Name: Yanggang (BL48)

Location: One to two finger widths outside the sacrum (the large bony area at the base of the spine) and midway between the top of the hipbone (iliac crest) and the base of the buttock.

Benefits: Relieves lower-back aches, sciatica, pelvic tension, hip pain, and tension.

To activate your body’s self-healing power, first locate of the acupressure points that you need to work on for your specific needs. Apply firm pressure is the most fundamental technique. Use thumbs, fingers, palms, the side of the hand, or knuckles to apply steady, stationary pressure to the point for 1-2 minutes.

A general guideline to follow is that the pressure should be firm enough so that it hurts a little. The more developed the muscles are, the more pressure you should apply. If you feel extreme sensitivity or pain, gradually decrease the pressure until you find a balance between pain and pleasure. Do not continue to press a point that is excruciatingly painful.