Learn Which Accupressure Points Bring Pain Relief

Your accupressure points are easy to find. These charts will help you find the right point to relieve your pain.

Try it Yourself

With these charts you can find the right points and relieve discomfort for yourself or loved ones.

Acupressure points are slightly more sensitive than their surrounding areas. You can find them easily be found by pressing gently with your thumb.

Once you find the correct points, hold your middle fingers at a 90-degree angle to the skin. Press gently at first, then gradually increase pressure till you feel a mild (not painful) sensation. Tenderness indicates a lack of balance in the area.

Either hold a steady pressure for 10 – 30 seconds, or up to two minutes, or alternately apply and release accupressure points. For best results, acupressure treatments should be done regularly, daily if possible.

Ready to Give Acupressure Points a Try?

First, please follow these guidelines:

- Don't apply pressure directly over the genitals, arteries, scars, infections, ulcers or burns

- Use a light touch on accupressure points on the stomach, sensitive areas on the throat, below the ear, or the outer breast near the arm pits.

- Delay treatments for an hour after eating to avoid nausea.

- Be sure your fingernails are clean and smooth before doing treatments!

- Stay relaxed and comfortable, keeping your breathing deep and relaxed.

- Apply pressure to the accupressure points when you exhale except in cases of swelling or extreme pain, when it should be applied as you inhale.

Acupressure is even more effective when combined with visualization. As you apply pressure on the accupressure points, visualize the condition improving and the part of the body healthy and functioning well.

Accupressure Therapy Remedies for Common Symptoms

Acupressure Facial

A daily Acupressure Facial treatment is a quick and easy way to help prevent headaches and sinus problems, and improve the tone of your facial skin.

Begin by placing each index finger beside the tear ducts, pressing against the bridge of your nose for 10 seconds. Then slide your fingers down the sides of the nose to your nostrils, and press and hold for 10 seconds.

Next, press two fingers of each hand between the eyebrows and hold for 10 seconds. Then draw fingers out to temples, and press and hold another 10 seconds. This completes the cycle, which should be repeated three times a day.

Accupressure for Headaches

Treat headaches by pressing the Third Eye acupressure points, found at the bridge of your nose between your eyebrows, for 15 – 30 seconds. (Consult your Accupressure Charts)

This will help balance the pituitary gland and relieve hay fever, indigestion, ulcer pain and eyestrain.

Another headache remedy is to press the index finger of your left hand to your left temple, and the index finger of your right hand to your right temple and hold for 15 – 30 seconds.

Insomnia, arthritis, headaches and neck pain can be eased by pressing index fingers against hairline; the left index finger ½ inch to the left of the spine, and the right index finger ½ inch to the right of the spine, and holding for 15 – 30 seconds.

To treat a toothache, press the Jaw Chariot acupoint, found at the end of jaw, on the side of face that hurts, and hold for 15 – 30 seconds.

Bronchitis, sore throats, chest congestion, heartburn and hiccups can be treated by pressing the acupressure point called Heaven Rushing Out, located at the hollow of the base of the throat, and holding for 15 – 30 seconds.

Coughing and congestion can be relieved by pressing the acupressure points below collarbone next to the breastbone and holding for 15 – 30 seconds.

Anxiety, cold sweats and insomnia can be treated by applying acupressure to the Spirit Gate point located outside the wrist, below the first crease in line with the pinkie, and holding 15 – 30 seconds.

Suppress out of control coughing with accupressure by pressing the point at the bottom of biceps, slightly to the outside of arm and hold 15 – 30 seconds. To treat tennis elbow, press the outside of the knuckle on pinkie side of opposite hand for 15 – 30 seconds. Got back pain? Go here to find relief Accupressure for Back Pain

Accupressure Points for Menstral Cramping

To ease menstrual pain, use your index and middle fingers to press the Sea of Energy acupoint, located two finger widths below the belly button, and hold for 15 – 30 seconds.

This relieves PMS, menstrual cramps, and irregular vaginal discharge, as well as helping to correct irregular periods and constipation.

Another technique to alleviate cramps is to press your index and middle fingers to the outside of the knee, three finger-widths below the kneecap.

To reduce hamstring pain; press the point midway between the back of the knee and the bottom of the buttocks on the leg that doesn't hurt hold for 15 – 30 seconds.

Knee pain, Leg and lower back pain can be eased by pressing both thumbs to the Supporting Mountain acupressure point in the centre of the base of the calf and holding 15 – 30 seconds. When in doubt, consult the accupressure charts on this page.

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