Acupuncture Points for Incontinence Urinary Stress

24 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Points cited for Incontinence Urinary Stress

How often each point appears across the 24 entries ranked highest for Incontinence Urinary Stress. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • BL33Middle Bone HoleBladder Meridian12 of 24
  • BL35Meeting Of YangBladder Meridian12 of 24
  • CV03Central PivotConception Vessel12 of 24
  • CV04Original Qi GateConception Vessel12 of 24
  • BL32Second Bone HoleBladder Meridian9 of 24
  • BL23Kidney Shu PointBladder Meridian8 of 24
  • CV06Sea Of QiConception Vessel7 of 24
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian7 of 24
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian6 of 24
  • BL34Lower Bone HoleBladder Meridian5 of 24
  • BL54Lowermost In OrderBladder Meridian5 of 24
  • BL31Upper Bone HoleBladder Meridian4 of 24

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (2 points)

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BL33 · BL35

Point 1 of 2

BL33Middle Bone Hole

BL33 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 中髎 (zhōng hé)

🎯 Location: On the sacrum medial and inferior to the BL32 just at the 3rd posterior sacral foramen.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in sacroiliac dysfunction.

🛡️ Treats: Constipation, Abdominal Bloating, Pain, Urinary Retention, Infertility

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-315
Corroborated by a second study. BL33, BL35 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/1472-6882-14-301

Protocol (2 points)

100%

BL33 · BL35

Point 1 of 2

BL33Middle Bone Hole

BL33 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 中髎 (zhōng hé)

🎯 Location: On the sacrum medial and inferior to the BL32 just at the 3rd posterior sacral foramen.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in sacroiliac dysfunction.

🛡️ Treats: Constipation, Abdominal Bloating, Pain, Urinary Retention, Infertility

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/1472-6882-14-301
Corroborated by a second study. BL33, BL35 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-315

Protocol (2 points)

100%

BL33 · BL35

Point 1 of 2

BL33Middle Bone Hole

BL33 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 中髎 (zhōng hé)

🎯 Location: On the sacrum medial and inferior to the BL32 just at the 3rd posterior sacral foramen.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in sacroiliac dysfunction.

🛡️ Treats: Constipation, Abdominal Bloating, Pain, Urinary Retention, Infertility

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0560-1
Corroborated by a second study. BL33, BL35 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-315

Protocol (20 points)

100%

SP03 · SP06 · BL14 · BL18 · BL20 · BL23 · BL28 · BL31 · BL32 · BL33 · BL34 · KD03 · KD07 · PC06 · LV03 · CV03 · CV04 · CV06 · GV04 · GV20

Point 1 of 20

SP03Great White

SP03 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Spleen Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 太白 (tài bái)

🎯 Location: Proximal and inferior to the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint in the depression of the junction of the red and white skin.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in patients with cardiac arrhythmias.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Knee Pain, Constipation, Heat, Vomiting

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1136/acupmed-2015-010828
Corroborated by a second study. SP06, BL23, BL31, BL32, BL33, BL34, CV03, CV04, CV06 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.11817/j.issn.1672-7347.2025.240242

Protocol (2 points)

100%

BL33 · BL35

Point 1 of 2

BL33Middle Bone Hole

BL33 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 中髎 (zhōng hé)

🎯 Location: On the sacrum medial and inferior to the BL32 just at the 3rd posterior sacral foramen.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in sacroiliac dysfunction.

🛡️ Treats: Constipation, Abdominal Bloating, Pain, Urinary Retention, Infertility

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0150821
Corroborated by a second study. BL33, BL35 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-315

Protocol (2 points)

100%

BL33 · BL35

Point 1 of 2

BL33Middle Bone Hole

BL33 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 中髎 (zhōng hé)

🎯 Location: On the sacrum medial and inferior to the BL32 just at the 3rd posterior sacral foramen.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in sacroiliac dysfunction.

🛡️ Treats: Constipation, Abdominal Bloating, Pain, Urinary Retention, Infertility

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2019-002034
Corroborated by a second study. BL33, BL35 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-315
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Using Acupoints for Incontinence Urinary Stress

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 Incontinence Urinary Stress
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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