BL 59 — Fū Yáng (跗阳) — Instep Yang
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1. Overview
BL 59 — Fū Yáng (跗阳) — is an acupuncture point on the Bladder meridian. Its English name, Instep Yang, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use BL 59 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
3 cun directly above BL-60 Kunlun, at the lateral aspect of the gastrocnemius muscle. Note: this point is located in the depression between the Achilles tendon and the peroneal tendons.
3. Actions
- Removes obstruction from the channel
- Invigorates the Yang Qiao, channel
- Strengthens the back
- Benefits the lumbar regions and legs
- Activates the channel
- Alleviates pain
4. Indications
- Headache
- Low back pain
- Paralysis of the lower limbs
- Inflammation of the ankle joint
- Pain of the External malleolus
- Lumbar pain with inability to stand for long
- Inability to stand after sitting
- Thigh pain
- Wind Bi with numbness
5. Needling
Straight insertion 1 to 2 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
BL 59 Fū Yáng (Instep Yang) is classified as: Xi-Cleft point of the Yang Qiao channel. These classifications inform how the point is used in clinical practice. The point is typically combined with other channel points to form a balanced prescription based on the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use BL 59 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Headache, Back pain, Sciatica. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
