Acupoint · BL36
Supporting the Hip BL36
cheng fu
Location
On the back of the thigh, at the midpoint of the gluteal fold.
Point-taking cue
Supporting the Hip: the middle of the crease under the buttock.
Meridian
Bladder Meridian · Thigh · Water
Self-care
Gently knead the point with a fingertip for 2–3 min until mild soreness; or apply gentle moxibustion for 10–15 min
Related points
Want to see whether these patterns relate to your own situation?
Start the free check