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Shiatsu and TCM study atlas. Does not diagnose or treat.

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Low back

Educational lumbar themes lean on Bladder, Du and Kidney, with back-shu as anchors. Pair with the back atlas zone and shu family.

  • 5points
  • 2channels
  • 2zones

Traditional Shiatsu/TCM study map. Does not diagnose or treat.

Open in the 3D atlasQuizStudyStudy article

Tsubo to memorise

Tap a point: sheet, code and presence. One is enough to begin.

  • BL23ShenshuKidney Shu→
  • BL25DachangshuLarge Intestine Shu→
  • KI3TaixiSupreme Stream→
  • GV4MingmenLife Gate→
  • BL40WeizhongMiddle of the Crook→

The thread of the map

Channels

  • BLBladder
  • KIKidney

Elements

  • Water

Zones

  • Back
  • Hip

How to study this theme

  1. 01Open one listed point sheet and note local + WHO codes.
  2. 02Locate it in the 3D atlas (linked body zone) with presence.
  3. 03Review the associated meridian and element.
  4. 04Close with quiz or flashcards — no clinical protocol.

Go deeper

What you study

Lumbar → BL/Du/KI → shu → back 3D → quiz.

Disclaimer

Educational traditional-study material (TCM/shiatsu). It does not diagnose or treat and does not replace in-person training or healthcare.

Next map in the cluster

  • Low backBL23 · BL25 · GV4 · KI3Educational low-back study map: BL23, BL25, GV4. Not diagnosis.
  • Sciatica (study theme)GB30 · GB34 · BL40 · BL54Lateral/posterior pathway study: GB30, BL54, BL40. 3D atlas — not medical advice.
  • HipGB30 · GB29 · BL54 · ST31In educational texts, the hip is often linked to GB and lateral zones — study, not diagnosis. Meridiania 3D atlas — not medical diagnosis.

FAQ

Which points are studied with “Low back”?
BL23, BL25, GV4, KI3. Use them as memorisation and 3D-location anchors — not a prescription.
Which meridians appear on this map?
BL, GV, KI. Traditional study associations in TCM/shiatsu texts.
Does this diagnose or treat?
Educational traditional-study material (TCM/shiatsu). It does not diagnose or treat and does not replace in-person training or healthcare.
How do I open it in the 3D atlas?
Open a point sheet or the linked body zone, rotate the figure and confirm landmarks with presence.
Does it help Masunaga/Namikoshi shiatsu study?
Yes for table vocabulary and location. Keep TCM and shiatsu lineage layers distinct when comparing maps.

Keep exploring

  • HeadacheStudy map: GB, Bladder and Liver; LI4, LR3, GB20, GV20. Meridiania 3D atlas — not medical
  • Shoulder tensionShoulder-tension study: LI15, TE14, SI9; LI/SI/TE channels. 3D atlas — not medical advice.
  • Digestive discomfortEducational Stomach/Spleen: ST36, CV12, SP6, PC6. Hara and 3D atlas — not medical advice.
  • Anxiety / shen (study)Shen study: HT7, PC6, KI3, CV17. Heart/PC/Kidney. Not a substitute for professional help.