LI 4 and LV 3 are acupressure points that can be applied to relieve arthritis and joint pain. LI 4 is located on the hand between the first and second metacarpal bones, while LV 3 is on the foot distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones. SP 6, located 3 cun above the ankle on the inner tibia, can also be tonified to strengthen the spleen, liver and kidneys to relieve arthritis pain aggravated by dampness.
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LI 4 and LV 3 are acupressure points that can be applied to relieve arthritis and joint pain. LI 4 is located on the hand between the first and second metacarpal bones, while LV 3 is on the foot distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones. SP 6, located 3 cun above the ankle on the inner tibia, can also be tonified to strengthen the spleen, liver and kidneys to relieve arthritis pain aggravated by dampness.
LI 4 and LV 3 are acupressure points that can be applied to relieve arthritis and joint pain. LI 4 is located on the hand between the first and second metacarpal bones, while LV 3 is on the foot distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones. SP 6, located 3 cun above the ankle on the inner tibia, can also be tonified to strengthen the spleen, liver and kidneys to relieve arthritis pain aggravated by dampness.
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LI 4 and LV 3 are acupressure points that can be applied to relieve arthritis and joint pain. LI 4 is located on the hand between the first and second metacarpal bones, while LV 3 is on the foot distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones. SP 6, located 3 cun above the ankle on the inner tibia, can also be tonified to strengthen the spleen, liver and kidneys to relieve arthritis pain aggravated by dampness.
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General Acupressure Points for Arthritis and Joint Pain with the Four Gates
Combination:
Apply Even Pressure to Acupressure Point LI 4 (Hegu or Union Valley):
Large Intestine 4 is located TM on the dorsum of the hand between the first and second metacarpal bones in the middle of the second metacarpal bone on the radial side.
Release Acupressure Point LV 3 (Taichong or Great Surge) to Resolve
Liver Qi Stagnation: Liver 3 is located on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression just distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones.
Acupressure Point for Arthritis or Joint Pain Aggravated by Dampness:
Tonify Acupressure Point Sp 6 (Sanyinjiao or Three Yin Meetings) to strengthen the Spleen Qi, Liver, and Kidney Energy: Spleen 6 is located 3 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus on the posterior border of the medial aspect of the tibia.