Acupoints for Coccyx Pain

2 protocols with precise acupoint locations.

Protocol (4 points)

100%

Point selection reported in a published study.

Point 1 of 4

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 du4 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: cough, diarrhoea, asthma, tinnitus, deficiency:qi

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All 6 points indicated for this symptom

50%

Generated, not prescribed — every catalogued point whose textbook indications mention this symptom, collected in one list. Useful for revision; not a treatment plan.

Point 1 of 6

BL28Bladder Shu Point

BL28 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 膀胱俞 (bǎng guāng yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du mai at the level of the 2nd posterior sacral foramen.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: diarrhoea, deficiency:qi, constipation, pain:abdomen, swelling

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Generated from Deadman, A Manual of Acupuncture — indication index

Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside pain:coccyx:

Using Acupoints for Coccyx 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 pain:coccyx
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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