🌿 Weizhong 

Weizhong (BL-40), also known as "Middle of the Crook" (委中), is a significant acupuncture point on the Bladder meridian, widely utilized in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for various therapeutic purposes.

 

📍 Location

  • Weizhong (BL-40) is located at the midpoint of the crease behind the knee, in the center of the popliteal fossa (the soft spot at the back of the knee).

  • To find it: Sit or stand with your knee slightly bent. Feel for the center point in the crease where your leg bends—between the two major tendons (biceps femoris on the outer side and semitendinosus on the inner side).

✋ How to Apply Acupressure

  1. Sit comfortably or lie on your stomach.

  2. Use your thumb or knuckle to apply firm, steady pressure on the point.

  3. Massage in a circular motion or press and hold for 1–2 minutes.

  4. Breathe deeply and relax during the session.

  5. Repeat on the other leg if needed.

💡 Tip: If it's hard to reach behind your knee, use a tennis ball or massage tool while lying on your back with knees bent.

🌿 Benefits of Stimulating Weizhong (BL-40)

🧘‍♀️ Musculoskeletal Relief

  • Relieves lower back pain – one of the most recommended points for lumbar tension.

  • Eases sciatica – especially radiating pain from the buttocks down the leg.

  • Helps with knee stiffness or pain.

  • Supports recovery from leg fatigue or muscle cramps.

🌀 Clears Heat & Toxins

  • Traditionally believed to “clear heat” from the blood and cool the body.

  • Sometimes used for skin conditions like eczema, hives, or boils.

💧 Urinary and Abdominal Support

  • May help relieve urinary difficulties, like retention or painful urination.

  • Can aid in reducing abdominal cramping or swelling.

⚠️ Precautions

  • Always check with your healthcare provider before you utilize any kind of acupressure

  • Avoid deep pressure directly into the back of the knee, as major blood vessels and nerves pass through here.

  • Do not use if you have varicose veins or thrombosis in the area.