Place your right thumb just in front of your right heel, where the arch of your foot starts. Press this point firmly with your thumb for 30 to 60 seconds. It should feel tender but not painful.
CV 2 is noted to be a major acupuncture point for all pelvic problems—both genitourinary and gynecologic. The CV 2 location is the anterior point for the Urinary Bladder and is used in the treatment of bladder dysfunction including UI.
The acupuncture point UB 67 on the Urinary Bladder channel is the primary point used because it is the most dynamic point to activate the uterus. The primary function of acupoint UB 67 is to turn malpositioned babies. The point is located on the tip of the pinky toe, near the lower outside corner of the toenail.
Located at the waist on the lower back between the second and third lumbar vertebrae two finger widths from the spine. A good way to find it is to trace a line from the bottom of your rib cage and press down lightly with your index or middle finger on both sides approx. an inch out from the spine (see picture).
Acupuncture is an effective and safe treatment option for urinary retention. Early application of acupuncture treatment should be considered in clinic, and repeated urinary catheter insertion and removal should be avoided.
About 3-4 finger widths above the inside ankle bone is an acupressure point that can help decrease bladder urgency. Press along the inner part of your shinbone until you feel a slight depression. This spot may be tender. Press on this spot when you feel the urge to go to the bathroom.
Place your right thumb just in front of your right heel, where the arch of your foot starts. Press this point firmly with your thumb for 30 to 60 seconds. It should feel tender but not painful.
Tapping the area between navel and pubic bone
While sitting on the toilet, a person can tap the area located between the belly button and the pubic bone. Using the fingertips, a person can gently but firmly tap the skin near the bladder every 30 seconds to encourage urination.
There are 12 Back Shu points on the Bladder channel that correspond to each of the 12 Zang-Fu organs.
1.3 cun lateral to Yamen (Du 15), in the depression on the lateral aspect of muscle trapezius.
It is suggested to incorporate acupressure at the BL67 point into the care process for pregnant women to help with the reduction of the rate of cesarean section and avoid its related complications.
Urinary Bladder 27
Location: In the region of the sacrum, 1.5 cun lateral to the middle sacral crest, at the level of the 1st posterior sacral foramen. Indications: Pain in the lumbosacral region and knees. Lower abdominal distention and pain, dysuria.
Feng Chi (also known as “Wind Palace” ?, GB20 or Gallbladder 20) is an acupuncture point located at the meeting-place of the base of the skull and top of the neck, just lateral to the tendons of the trapezius muscle.
After you have finished passing urine, squeeze the pelvic floor to try to completely empty. not to promote bladder muscle instability with overuse of this technique. Tapping over the bladder may assist in triggering a contraction in some people.
Trigger points (TrPs) in the internal oblique can also cause bladder difficulties in both men and women. The muscles of the pelvis and the multi-layered muscles of the pelvic floor can become tight, unforgiving, and short due to MTrPs and can refer pain to the urethra, rectum, coccyx, or the crease of the buttocks.
A person should place each hand above their pubic bone, press slightly inward toward their stomach, and begin urinating. They should continue to push toward the bladder as they void. This can help to increase the amount of urine expelled from the bladder.
An imbalance of the bladder meridian can cause lower back pain or lower back weakness as well as urinary problems. A bladder meridian imbalance can also cause one to be fearful or stubborn. The bladder meridian begins at the inner eye and runs up the skull where is works outwards before running down the back.
Common emotional imbalances associated with the bladder meridian are jealousy, suspicion, and holding grudges. If you are dreaming about traveling, you might also have a bladder imbalance. Someone with a bladder meridian imbalance might also appear shallow, insecure, or easy to manipulate.
Bladder percussion/tapping:
Use your fingers to tap firmly over your bladder (just above your pubic bone). This can help the bladder muscle to contract and allow more urine to flow.
Parasympathetic (pudendal nerve): Parasympathetic postganglionic nerve terminals release acetylcholine (ACh), which can excite various muscarinic receptors in bladder smooth muscles, leading to bladder contractions.
What foods calm the bladder? The American Urological Association also recognizes some foods as potentially having a calming effect on sensitive bladders. These foods include pears, bananas, green beans, squash, potatoes, lean proteins, whole grains, nuts, bread, and eggs.
Dongbai-Tonglin-Fang (DBTL), a Chinese herbal formula, has been used for the treatment of UTI for more than 40 years with proven efficacy.