For Better Kidney Health, Massage These Four Major Acupoints to Strengthen Your Body and Boost Vitality
The first acupoint is Taixi (KI3). It is located on the inner side of the foot, in the hollow between the tip of the medial malleolus (inner ankle bone) and the Achilles tendon. Regular massage can help boost Yang energy, nourish the kidneys, and eliminate dampness and turbidity. When massaging, use your fingertip to press and knead this point repeatedly until you feel a slight soreness.
The second acupoint is Shenshu (BL23). It is located on the lower back, 1.5 inches lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra. Frequent massage can strengthen the kidneys and the waist. To massage it, sit upright with your hands placed on your waist, then use the pads of your thumbs to knead the points on both sides.
The third acupoint is the Yongquan point (KI1), located on the sole of the foot in the depression of the forefoot. It sits at the junction of the anterior one-third and posterior two-thirds of the line connecting the base of the second and third toes to the heel. As the first point on the Kidney Meridian, it should be massaged by pressing vertically downward with the finger pulp for a moment before lifting, repeating this kneading motion for about three minutes. Regularly massaging this point can help tonify the kidneys, consolidate the primal essence, and clear the connection between the heart and kidneys.
The fourth acupoint is the Guanyuan point (CV4), located on the midline of the lower abdomen, three inches below the navel. When massaging, it is best to use the base of your palm and move in a clockwise direction for approximately three to five minutes. Frequent massage of this point can help nourish the lower jiao (lower burner) and enhance kidney qi.