Acupressure protocols for specific body areas
Acupressure protocols involve stimulating specific acupoints on the body to address various conditions in different areas.1
For pain management, points like LI4 (Hegu) in the hand web are used for headaches and neck pain, while GB21 (Jianjing) on the shoulder helps with neck and shoulder stiffness.2
For lower back pain, points along the spine and hip bones are often targeted.3
In addressing stress and anxiety, acupoints such as HT7 (Shen Men) on the wrist, Yintang (between the eyebrows), and GV20 (top of the head) are commonly used to promote calmness and relaxation.4
LI4 can also aid in stress relief.5
For nausea and vomiting, the P6 (Neiguan) point on the inner wrist is well-known and often utilized, even in commercially available wristbands.
6 Other points like ST36 (Zusanli) below the knee and LI4 may also be employed to alleviate these symptoms.
These protocols typically involve applying firm but gentle pressure to the identified acupoint using fingers or thumbs, often with circular motions, for a few minutes at a time.7
It’s important to note that while self-acupressure can be beneficial, consulting a trained practitioner can provide more tailored and effective treatment plans, especially for chronic or severe conditions.8
Certain points are also contraindicated during pregnancy.9
