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Acupuncture Points for Low Back Chronic Pain

24 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Related Symptoms

Often treated alongside Low Back Chronic Pain:

Back Low Chronic PainLumbar Disc HerniationDisability FunctionalDisability Low BackHerniation Disc LumbarBack Lower Chronic Pain

Points cited for Low Back Chronic Pain

How often each point appears across the 24 entries ranked highest for Low Back Chronic Pain. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • BL23Kidney Shu PointBladder Meridian19 of 24
  • BL25Large Intestine Shu PointBladder Meridian18 of 24
  • BL40Middle Of The CreaseBladder Meridian15 of 24
  • GV03Yang Lumbar GateGoverning Vessel14 of 24
  • BL24Sea Of Qi Shu PointBladder Meridian9 of 24
  • BL60Kunlun (Mountains)Bladder Meridian8 of 24
  • GB30Jumping CircleGallbladder Meridian7 of 24
  • GV04Life GateGoverning Vessel7 of 24
  • GB34Yang Mound SpringGallbladder Meridian6 of 24
  • BL20Spleen Shu PointBladder Meridian3 of 24
  • BL26Original Qi Gate Shu PointBladder Meridian3 of 24
  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel3 of 24

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Single-point entry

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Low Back Chronic PainDisc DegenerationRadicular Pain

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

⚠️ Cautions: Traditionally forbidden in pregnancy – these are the points used to bring on labour at term. Controlled data show no excess of preterm birth or stillbirth (Carr 2015), but in pregnancy needle only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Tinnitus, Release Exterior, Absent Periods, Wind

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1016/j.jpain.2009.09.013 ↗
Not corroborated. No other study in the index uses any of these points for this search.

Protocol (19 points)

100%

ST04 · ST36 · SP13 · SP14 · BL23 · BL24 · BL25 · BL37 · BL40 · GB12 · GB26 · GB30 · GB34 · GB41 · GV03 · GV04 · GV05 · GV24 · GV26

Disability Low BackLow Back Chronic Pain
Point 1 of 19

ST04Earth Granary

ST04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 地倉 (dì cāng)

🎯 Location: Lateral to the corner of the mouth directly below pupil.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with facial nerve.

🛡️ Treats: Pain, Facial Droop, Channel Stagnation, Voice Loss, Toothache

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/1471-2474-11-118 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. BL23, BL24, BL25, GB30, GV03, GV04, GV05 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-16 ↗

Protocol (7 points)

100%

BL23 · BL24 · BL25 · GB30 · GV03 · GV04 · GV05

Low Back Chronic PainMusculoskeletal Pain
Point 1 of 7

BL23Kidney Shu Point

BL23 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 腎俞 (shèn yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV04 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Diarrhea, Asthma, Tinnitus, Qi Deficiency

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-16 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. BL23, BL24, BL25, GB30, GV03, GV04, GV05 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/1471-2474-11-118 ↗

Protocol (7 points)

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BL23 · BL24 · BL25 · BL40 · BL60 · KD03 · GB34

Back Low Chronic Pain
Point 1 of 7

BL23Kidney Shu Point

BL23 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 腎俞 (shèn yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV04 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Diarrhea, Asthma, Tinnitus, Qi Deficiency

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2013/125937 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. BL23, BL24, BL25, BL40, GB34 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/1471-2474-11-118 ↗

Protocol (7 points)

100%

BL23 · BL24 · BL25 · BL26 · BL40 · BL60 · GV03

Low Back Chronic Pain
Point 1 of 7

BL23Kidney Shu Point

BL23 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 腎俞 (shèn yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV04 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Diarrhea, Asthma, Tinnitus, Qi Deficiency

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000010790 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. BL23, BL24, BL25, BL26, BL40, BL60, GV03 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000022526 ↗

Protocol (3 points)

100%

BL23 · BL24 · BL25

Low Back Chronic Pain
Point 1 of 3

BL23Kidney Shu Point

BL23 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 腎俞 (shèn yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV04 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Diarrhea, Asthma, Tinnitus, Qi Deficiency

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000013047 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. BL23, BL24, BL25 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/1471-2474-11-118 ↗
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Using Acupoints for Low Back Chronic Pain

Self-Treatment Guidelines

  • Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
  • Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
  • Treat 2-3 times daily for best results

When to Seek Professional Help

  • Severe or persistent Low Back Chronic Pain
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.