Feiyang Point (BL-58 / Flying High, also known as Jueyang)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Feiyang (BL-58 / Flying High). Learn its benefits for lumbar pain, arthritis, headache, and epilepsy – the Luo-Connecting point of the Bladder Meridian – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Indications
Rheumatoid arthritis, headache, epilepsy, lumbar pain, lumbar and leg pain, lower limb flaccidity/bi-syndrome, nasal congestion, dizziness, and nasal obstruction with discharge and epistaxis.
Precise Location
On the posterior calf, posterior to the lateral malleolus, 7 cun directly above Kunlun (BL-60), and 1 cun lateral and inferior to Chengshan (BL-57).
Location Method
Sit upright with feet on the floor, slightly tilt the knee inward. Bring the index and middle fingers together with other fingers bent – use the finger pads to feel upward along the bone lateral to the Achilles tendon to the edge of the calf muscle.
Massage Method
Knead with the pads of the index and middle fingers – apply to both sides for 1–3 minutes each. Therapeutic actions: Clears heat and calms the spirit, relaxes the sinews and unblocks the collaterals, dispels wind and relieves pain.
Compatibility
Epilepsy: Combine with Zutonggu (BL-66), Taichong (LR-3), and Feiyang (BL-58). Disease overview: Epilepsy is caused by paroxysmal abnormal neuronal discharge in the brain, causing motor, sensory, autonomic, and psychiatric dysfunctions – classified as primary and secondary epilepsy. Massage sequence: During a seizure, before hospital transport – first massage Zutonggu on the little toe for 3 minutes, press Taichong for 3 minutes, then press Feiyang for 3 minutes. Headache: Combine with Taiyang (EX-HN5), Meichong (BL-3), and Feiyang (BL-58). Nasal congestion: Combine with Yingxiang (LI-20), Meichong (BL-3), and Feiyang (BL-58). Lumbar pain and lumbar-leg pain: Combine with Weizhong (BL-40), Shenshu (BL-23), and Chengshan (BL-57). Rheumatoid arthritis: Combine with Yanglingquan (GB-34), Zusanli (ST-36), and Kunlun (BL-60).
Efficacy & Actions
For those suffering from lumbar pain, Feiyang is an excellent treatment point. There is a saying: “Patients with lumbar pain come in with their heads bowed low; after massaging Feiyang, they leave with their heads held high.” Regarding its effects, the Qianjin Yaofang states: “Feiyang, Taiyi, and Huaroumen treat manic disorders with tongue protrusion.” The Bronze Figure Manual states: “It treats dizziness and qi counterflow with nasal obstruction and epistaxis.” This point belongs to the Foot Taiyang Bladder Meridian and is the Luo-Connecting point of this meridian, branching to the Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian. It clears heat and calms the spirit, relaxes the sinews and unblocks the collaterals, dispels wind and relieves pain. It is a commonly used key point for treating lumbar and leg pain and mental disorders. First documented in Lingshu · Jingmai. “Fei” means to fly; “Yang” means to soar or rise. As the Luo-Connecting point of the Bladder Meridian, qi flies and diverges from here – hence the name Feiyang (Flying High). It is also known as “Jueyang.”
Contraindications
Located on the posterior calf, needling depth and angle should be carefully controlled – generally 0.8–1.2 cun vertically to avoid injury to nerves and blood vessels. Moxibustion is permissible.
