Common Acupressure

Points and its

Indication
Fatima Ivan S. Ceniza
BSN 2C
Mr. Rolly D. Valenzuela
What is acupressure?
Acupressure is an ancient healing art and a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine for
over 2000 years. It is still used today and an effective self-care treatment for
discomfort and pain. Acupressure and acupuncture work in the same way. They send
a signal to the body to stimulate its own self-healing mechanism. Qi, or the vital life
force is circulated through natural pathways in the body called meridians. Blockages
in the flow of Qi in the body can cause pain, imbalance, and illness in the body.
Acupressure, like acupuncture can help circulate the Qi and blood in the body and
restore the natural flow of the body for well being. Endorphins and other natural pain
killers in the body are release to reduce pain and stress.

Acupressure is safe and effective for self-care and for others.

Treatment Techniques for Acupressure: First create a relaxing a calm
environment and connect with your breath. Set a healing intention for your self-
care practice.

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.
List of common acupressure points for
everyday use to help reduce pain and
improve overall well-being.
Indications
Cardiac pain, palpitation, stuffy chest, pain in the
hypochondriac region, stomach ache, nausea,
vomiting, hiccups, mental disorders, epilepsy,
insomnia, febrile diseases, irritability, malaria,
contracture and pain in elbow and arm.

Location
Point is located between the long tendons on the
palm-side of the forearm. Two inches from the
transverse crease of the wrist. PC 6-Inner Gate point
 Indications
Headache, pain in the neck of any part of the
body, redness, swelling and pain of the eye,
epistaxis, nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea,
toothache, deafness, facial swelling, sore
throat.

Contraindications
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
LI 4-He Gu-Union Valley
Location
In-between the first and second metacarpal
bone, in the middle of the second metacarpal
bone on the radial side.
Indications
Headache, dizziness and vertigo, insomnia,
congestion, swelling and pain of the eye,
depression, infantile convulsion, deviation of Liver 3-Tai Chong-The Great
mouth, pain in the hypochondriac region, Surge
uterine bleeding, hernia, enuresis, retention
of urine, epilepsy, pain in the anterior aspect
of the medial malleolus.

Location
On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression
between the big toe and the second
metatarsal bone.
Indications
PMS, abdominal pain and distension,
impotence, borborygmus, diarrhea, female
problems, sterility, delayed labor, nocturnal
emission, enuresis, dysuria, edema, hernia,
genital pain, dizziness, vertigo, insomnia,
muscular atrophy.
Sp 6-Spleen 6-Sanyinjiao-
Location
Three Yin Intersection
4 fingers directly above the tip of the medial
malleolus, on the posterior border of the
medial aspect of the tibia.
 Indications
Gastric pain, vomiting, hiccup, abdominal distension,
borborygmus, diarrhea, dysentery, constipation,
mastitis, enterities, aching in knee joint and leg,
beriberi, dizziness, insomnia, edema, cough, asthma,
emaciation due to general deficiency, indigestion,
apoplexy, hemiplasia, mania.

Location
4 fingers below the lower and lateral border of the
ST 36-Zusanli, Leg patella.
Three Miles
 Thank you!
Sources:
https://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Points
https://www.remedynow.net/blog/acupressure-for-self-care/