Apply deep, probing pressure with fingertip, knuckle or soft-pointed object, such as a pencil eraser.
In the depression just behind the outer anklebone
TCM: Bladder 60
Two thumb widths from the largest crease on the inside wrist; the point is between the tendons in the middle of the wrist
TCM: Pericardium 6
On the outside of the foot, slightly to the rear of the last knucklebone of the smallest toe
TCM: Bladder 65
In the middle of the sole of the foot, just behind the ball
TCM: Kidney 1
Two palm widths plus one thumb width above the outer ankle bone, just behind an imaginary vertical line from the tip of the ankle bone; often used in combination with acupoint #33
TCM: Gallbladder 35
On either side of the spine, just below the base of the skull
TCM: Gall Bladder 20
Two thumb widths on either side of the spine, where the base of the skull meets the neck
TCM: Gallbladder 20
Below the brow ridge at the corner of the eye nearest the bridge of the nose, just below a notch in the skull
TCM: Bladder 2
Two thumb widths above where the big toe and the second toe separate, on the upper surface of the foot
TCM: Liver 3
Just above where the big toe and the second toe separate, on the upper surface of the foot
TCM: Liver 2
If you have not found relief, try the same points on the opposite side of the body, or go back and try a related or similar symptom or body area. If you have not used acupressure before, please see the Instructions, then click the "Body Area" or "A-Z" tab and repeat.
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