BL54 (Zhibian, “Order Limit”) is an acupuncture point on the Bladder Meridian. It is located on the sacrum, 3 cun lateral to the median sacral crest, at the level of the 4th sacral foramen. It activates blood, alleviates pain, and benefits urination.
On the sacrum, 3 cun lateral to the median sacral crest, at the level of the 4th sacral foramen.
Perpendicular insertion 1.0-1.5 cun. Caution for sacral nerves.
Activates blood, alleviates pain, and benefits urination.
Sciatica, low back pain, muscular atrophy of the lower limbs, difficult urination, constipation.
BL54 is a powerful point for activating blood, alleviating pain, and benefiting urination, making it a cornerstone for lower back, sacral, and hip pain. It is widely used for sciatica, piriformis syndrome, and pain radiating down the leg. Its ability to regulate the lower jiao also makes it effective for difficult urination and hemorrhoids, often paired with GB30 for sciatica.
BL54 is one of 67 points on the Bladder Meridian. Nearby points:
BL54 (Zhibian) is located on the sacrum, 3 cun lateral to the median sacral crest, at the level of the 4th sacral foramen.
BL54 activates blood, alleviates pain, and benefits urination. Common clinical indications include sciatica, low back pain, muscular atrophy of the lower limbs, difficult urination, constipation.
Perpendicular insertion 1.0-1.5 cun. Caution for sacral nerves.
BL54 is a point on the Bladder Meridian (Zú Tài Yáng Páng Guāng Jīng).