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Acupuncture Points for Stiffness Lumbar

6 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Related Symptoms

Often treated alongside Stiffness Lumbar:

Disability FunctionalLow Back Chronic PainLumbar PainHerniation Lumbar DiscLumbar StiffnessLumbar Disc Herniation

Points cited for Stiffness Lumbar

How often each point appears across the 6 entries ranked highest for Stiffness Lumbar. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • BL23Kidney Shu PointBladder Meridian3 of 6
  • BL25Large Intestine Shu PointBladder Meridian3 of 6
  • BL40Middle Of The CreaseBladder Meridian3 of 6
  • BL60Kunlun (Mountains)Bladder Meridian3 of 6
  • GB34Yang Mound SpringGallbladder Meridian3 of 6
  • AH03LumbarAuricular Points2 of 6
  • AT12Nervous SubcortexAuricular Points2 of 6
  • BL20Spleen Shu PointBladder Meridian2 of 6
  • GB30Jumping CircleGallbladder Meridian2 of 6
  • GV03Yang Lumbar GateGoverning Vessel2 of 6
  • GV04Life GateGoverning Vessel2 of 6
  • TF10ShenmenAuricular Points2 of 6

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (9 points)

100%

BL20 · BL23 · BL25 · BL40 · BL60 · GB30 · GB34 · GV03 · GV04

Back PainLumbar PainStiffness LumbarBack Low PainLow Back Chronic PainDisability Functional
Point 1 of 9

BL20Spleen Shu Point

BL20 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 脾俞 (pí yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV06 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Spleen Qi Deficiency

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1016/j.imr.2025.101180 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. BL23, BL25, BL60, GB34 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250228-0001 ↗

Single-point entry

100%
Lumbar PainStiffness Lumbar

BL40Middle Of The Crease

BL40 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 委中 (wěi zhōng)

🎯 Location: Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa between tendons of the biceps femoris and semitendinosus.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in weakness/fatigue; avoid strong stimulation.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Diarrhea, Knee Pain, Vomiting, Abdominal Pain

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.27465/d.cnki.gzzyc.2024.000642 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. BL40 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1016/j.imr.2025.101180 ↗

Protocol (12 points)

100%

BL20 · BL23 · BL25 · BL40 · BL60 · GB30 · GB34 · GV03 · GV04 · AH03 · AT12 · TF10

Stiffness LumbarLow Back Chronic PainDisability Functional
Point 1 of 12

BL20Spleen Shu Point

BL20 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 脾俞 (pí yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV06 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Spleen Qi Deficiency

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1016/j.imr.2025.101180 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. BL23, BL25, BL60, GB34 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250228-0001 ↗

Protocol (3 points)

100%

AH03 · AT12 · TF10

Stiffness LumbarLow Back Chronic PainDisability Functional
Point 1 of 3

AH03Lumbar

AH03 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Auricular Points

🇨🇳 Chinese: 腰 (yāo)

🎯 Location: At the upper 2/5 part of the midline of the Antihelix

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Lumbago Caused By Various Reasons

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1016/j.imr.2025.101180 ↗
Not corroborated. No other study in the index uses any of these points for this search.

Protocol (4 points)

100%

BL23 · BL25 · BL60 · GB34

Lumbar StiffnessLower Back PainLow Back PainStiffness LumbarLumbar Disc HerniationHerniation Lumbar Disc
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 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:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250228-0001 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. BL23, BL25, BL60, GB34 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1016/j.imr.2025.101180 ↗

Single-point entry

90%
Lumbar PainSprain Muscle LumbarStiffness LumbarMyospasm

SI03Back Stream

SI03 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Small Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 後谿 (hòu xī)

🎯 Location: When loose fist is made point is on the ulnar end of the distal palmar crease proximal to the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint at the end of the transverse crease and junction of the red and white skin.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Knee Pain, Tinnitus, Jaundice, Common Cold

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Fan Yuanzhi, Wu Yaochi. Effect of electroacupuncture on muscle state and infrared thermogram changes in patients with acute lumbar muscle sprain. J Tradit Chin Med, 2015, 35(5): 499-506
Not substantiated. Studies in the index cover this search, and none of their protocols use any of these points.
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Using Acupoints for Stiffness Lumbar

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 Stiffness Lumbar
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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