Sage-Tips

What are the acupressure points of the body?

Reflexologists may use the following hand pressure points:

• Lung meridian. Share on Pinterest.
• Heart 7. Share on Pinterest.
• Inner gate point. Share on Pinterest.
• Hand valley point. Share on Pinterest.
• Outer gate point. Share on Pinterest.
• Base of thumb point. Share on Pinterest.
• Small intestine 3. Share on Pinterest.
• Ten dispersions.

What are the most important pressure points?

The following pressure points are the best suited for stress relief:

• Three Mile Point. This pressure point is located approximately two-finger widths below your knee, and four-finger widths towards the outside area of your leg.
• Great Rushing.
• Grandfather/Grandson.
• Union Valley.
• Central Treasury.

What are the six pressure points?

Read on to learn about six pressure points you can try for anxiety relief.

• Hall of impression point. Share on Pinterest.
• Heavenly gate point. Share on Pinterest.
• Shoulder well point. Share on Pinterest.
• Union valley point. Share on Pinterest.
• Great surge point. Share on Pinterest.
• Inner frontier gate point. Share on Pinterest.

How do you acupressure yourself?

Acupressure for Self-Care

1. Use deep, firm pressure to massage and stimulate each point.
2. While applying acupressure, close your eyes, and breathe deeply.
3. Use your thumb to massage point in a circular or up and down motion. Massage point for 1-2 minutes.
4. Repeat acupressure as often as you would like.

How do I learn acupressure points?

“The first and easiest to find is between the web of the thumb and the first finger,” he says.

1. Press with a firm pressure until you feel a mild. ache.
2. Hold for five seconds.
3. Release and repeat three more times.

What is acupressure technique?

Acupressure is a manual therapy technique that is used to relieve pain and muscle tension. Acupressure is performed using fingers gradually pressing onto key points around the body to simulate pain relief and muscle relaxation. The acupressure technique is used on trigger points within muscles and soft tissues.

What are side effects of acupressure?

After an acupressure session, some people may feel soreness or bruising at acupressure points. You may also feel temporarily lightheaded. Pressure should be gentle over fragile or sensitive areas, such as the face. If you’re pregnant, talk to your care provider before trying acupressure.