Gall Bladder 34: Acupressure Point for Tendons & Ligaments

By Nancy Zidonis & Amy Snow | Aug 1, 2026 |

Gall Bladder 34 (GB 34) is an amazing acupressure point and is a good point for all animal acupressure practitioners because it supports the health of tendons and ligaments. Because animals cannot tell us when they first feel subtle discomfort, practitioners and guardians must watch for early signs of imbalance before weakness or injury becomes more apparent.

Observe Early Signs of Imbalance

During an assessment, look for subtle changes such as:

• Uneven muscle tone

• Changes in gait

• Altered head, neck, or tail carriage

• Favoring one limb

• Areas of warmth, inflammation, or sensitivity during palpation

As part of the Four Examinations, palpate relevant areas and consider how Bladder 18 and Bladder 19—the Association points for the Liver and Gall Bladder, respectively—feel.

When speaking with the animal’s guardian, ask about changes in daily movement and performance. For example:

• Is a dog reluctant to jump into the car?

• Has a horse begun faulting over jumps?

• Is the animal less willing to perform expected work or play?

• Has there been a noticeable behavioral change?

Reluctance to move or complete a familiar task may indicate discomfort, including discomfort associated with the tendons, ligaments, or joints. A thorough Four Examinations assessment can help narrow down possible energetic imbalances. Because pain can have many causes, persistent or severe concerns should also be evaluated by a qualified veterinarian.

GB 34 and Horses

Although horses do not have a physical gall bladder, they do have Gall Bladder chi. Supporting Gall Bladder chi in horses can help address energetic imbalances associated with this meridian.

The Gall Bladder meridian is one of the body’s longest meridians and is closely associated with musculoskeletal function. For this reason, GB 34 for horses is often included in acupressure work intended to support comfortable movement, flexibility, and overall balance.

GB 34 Acupoint Classification

Gall Bladder 34 is the Influential Point for tendons and ligaments, also called the Convergent Point. This makes GB 34 a foundational acupressure point for promoting flexibility, suppleness, and agility throughout the animal’s body.

GB 34 is also the He-Sea point of the Gall Bladder meridian. In Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, He-Sea points are where meridian energy gathers before moving into the deeper “sea” of the body. GB 34 is therefore traditionally used to support the flow of Gall Bladder chi and the flow of Liver chi through the paired Liver–Gall Bladder system.

Energetic Actions of Gall Bladder 34

In animal acupressure, GB 34 is traditionally used to:

• Support tendons, ligaments, and joints

• Promote flexibility and ease of movement

• Help resolve energetic obstructions along the Gall Bladder meridian

• Move Liver chi

• Clear Damp Heat

• Relieve pain patterns associated with Gall Bladder meridian imbalance

From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, Gall Bladder chi supports the tendons, ligaments, and joints, while Liver blood nourishes them. This relationship makes GB 34 a meaningful point to consider when an animal presents with musculoskeletal stiffness or reduced mobility.

Indicators for Using GB 34 in Animal Acupressure

GB 34 may be included in an acupressure session when an animal presents with patterns such as:

• Weakness, numbness, stiffness, or pain involving the tendons, ligaments, or joints

• Hemiplegia, or paralysis affecting one side of the body

• Pain in the hypochondrium, or upper abdominal region

• Rebellious Stomach chi

• Jaundice

GB 34 Location for Animals

Equine GB 34 location:
Locate GB 34 in the interosseous space between the tibia and fibula, between the long and lateral digital extensors, craniodistal to the head of the fibula.

Canine and feline GB 34 location:
Locate Gall Bladder 34 on the lateral aspect of the hind limb, in the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula.

Canine & Feline – Lateral aspect of the hind limb, in the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula.