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

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In silence
腰骨壺
PointStudy reference
腰骨壺04

NK-04NK

KoshiboneTsubo

Lumbar Tsubo

腰骨壺

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Where it is

Where it sits on the body

NK-04 KoshiboneTsubo

Full channel · Back view

NK-04 KoshiboneTsubo

Chart of the classical path. Tap a point to open its card. It does not replace palpation.

region lumbar Namikoshi

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Study themes

  • lumbar
  • vitality
  • kidney

Traditional educational themes: lumbar, vitality, kidney. TCM/Shiatsu study framework; not a clinical indication.

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In traditional study

Educational Namikoshi-style pressure region. Traditional study themes: lumbar, vitality, kidney. Mapping may differ from WHO TCM codes.

Point families

  • Namikoshi TsuboPressure-point mapping from Namikoshi style Shiatsu education.

How it is worked

  • Shiatsu Pressure
  • Japanese Palpation
  • Anma
Origins, lineages and aliases

Origins

  • Tokujiro Namikoshi

Lineages

  • Namikoshi Shiatsu

Also known as

NK-04 · KoshiboneTsubo

Study reference within traditional Shiatsu/TCM frameworks. Does not diagnose or treat.

Add note

Keep exploring

  • Namikoshi Tsubo MapThis point belongs to the meridian channel in traditional TCM mapping.
  • earthIn Five Element theory, this meridian is associated with this element.
  • NK-03 · SenakaTsuboEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
  • NK-05 · HaraKamiEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
  • NK-02 · KubiTsuboEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
  • Try a quizContinue learning with a short practice.