Where is the Zhishi Acupoint Located?

The Zhishi acupoint is located on the waist, at the lower edge of the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra, 3 cun lateral to the posterior median line. The Zhishi acupoint belongs to the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian and is an important acupoint for nourishing the kidneys. The Zhishi acupoint is positioned on the waist, at the lower edge of the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra, 3 cun lateral to the posterior median line. Stimulating the Zhishi acupoint has the effects of tonifying the kidneys, eliminating dampness, and strengthening the lower back and knees. Different manipulations at the Zhishi acupoint produce different effects. For example, pressing and massaging the Zhishi acupoint with the thumb every day can treat impotence, seminal emission, abdominal pain, lumbar muscle strain, and other conditions; using moxibustion with mugwort sticks to gently warm the Zhishi acupoint can help improve urinary retention, edema, and other conditions. Using the flash cupping method at the Zhishi acupoint can relieve seminal emission, impotence, edema, lumbar and spinal pain, and other conditions. The Zhishi acupoint also has a therapeutic effect when combined with other acupoints. For example, pairing it with the Shenshu and Guanyuan acupoints mainly treats impotence and seminal emission; pairing it with the Mingmen and Weizhong acupoints mainly treats pain in the lower back and knees; pairing it with the Qihai and Tianshu acupoints mainly treats constipation. To locate the Zhishi acupoint, you need to first find the position of the second lumbar vertebra. You can first find the fourth lumbar vertebra at the level of the navel and then count down to the second lumbar vertebra, which makes the location more convenient and accurate. However, it should be noted that manipulations at the Zhishi acupoint should be performed by professional physicians to avoid adverse consequences and damage to health.