- Know the 3 Main Acupressure Points
- 1. To combat stress and headache
- 2. To combat menstrual cramps
- 3. To improve digestion and combat motion sickness
- 4. To relieve the symptoms of coughing, sneezing and allergies
- Who can perform acupressure
Acupressure is an alternative therapy that can be applied to relieve headaches, menstrual cramps and other pains that arise on a daily basis. This technique, like acupuncture, has its origins in traditional Chinese medicine, being indicated to relieve pain or to stimulate the functioning of organs through the pressure of specific points on the hands, feet, and arms.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, these points represent the meeting of nerves, veins, arteries and vital channels, which means that they are energetically connected with the whole organism.
So that you can use Acupressure to relieve pain and headaches or tension, stress, menstrual cramps, allergies and feeling sick, here are 4 acupressure points that can be stimulated.
Know the 3 Main Acupressure Points
1. To combat stress and headache
This acupressure point is located between the right thumb and the index finger. Starting with the right hand, to press this point your hand must be relaxed, with the fingers slightly curved and the point must be pressed with the left thumb and the left index finger, so that these two fingers form a clamp. The remaining fingers of the left hand should rest, just below the right hand.
To press the acupressure point, you must first apply pressure firmly, for 1 minute, until you feel a slight pain or burning sensation in the region that is being tightened, which means that you are pressing the right place. After that, you must release your fingers for 10 seconds, then repeat the pressure again.
This process must be repeated 2 to 3 times in both hands.
2. To combat menstrual cramps
This acupressure point is located in the center of the palm. To press this point, you must use the thumb and forefinger of the opposite hand, placing your fingers in the form of tweezers. In this way, the point can be pressed simultaneously on the back and palm.
To press the acupressure point, you must first apply pressure firmly, for 1 minute, until you feel a slight pain or burning sensation in the region that is being tightened, which means that you are pressing the right place. After that, you must release your fingers for 10 seconds, then repeat the pressure again.
This process must be repeated 2 to 3 times in both hands.
3. To improve digestion and combat motion sickness
This acupressure point is located on the sole of the foot, just below the space between the big toe and the second toe, where the bones of these two toes intersect. To press this point, you should use your hand on the opposite side, pressing the sole of your foot with your thumb and the opposite side with your index finger, so that the fingers form a clamp that surrounds the foot.
To press this acupressure point, you must press hard for approximately 1 minute, releasing the foot at the end for a few seconds to rest.
You should repeat this process 2 to 3 times on both feet.
4. To relieve the symptoms of coughing, sneezing and allergies
This acupressure point is located on the inside of the arm, in the region of the arm fold. To press it, use the thumb and index finger of the opposite hand, so that the fingers are placed in the form of tweezers around the arm.
To press this acupressure point, you must press hard until you feel a slight pain or sting, maintaining the pressure for approximately 1 minute. After that time, you must release the stitch for a few seconds to rest.
You should repeat this process 2 to 3 times, in your arms.
When pressed, these points alleviate several problems such as pain and headaches or tension, stress, menstrual cramps, allergies or feeling sick, for example and the technique must be done at least once a day to be effective. When stimulation of acupressure points is recommended, it is recommended to do so in a comfortable place, where the body can be lying down and relaxed.
As with Acupuncture, Acupressure should only be used as a way to complement clinical treatment, it is recommended that you consult your doctor to identify and treat the source of the pain.
Who can perform acupressure
Anyone can practice this technique at home, but it is not recommended for the treatment of diseases that require medical attention, and should not be applied to areas of the skin with wounds, warts, varicose veins, burns, cuts or cracks. In addition, this technique should also not be used by pregnant women, without medical supervision or a trained professional.
