14 Pressure Points You Need To Know To Cure Your Aches And Pains

Mar 27, 2018

The Chinese have been using acupuncture for centuries to cure all kinds of health issues. They have mapped all of the body's pressure points to accurately treat pain, mental imbalances, and impurities.

The Three Miles

Location: Find this point roughly 1.5 inches below your knee.
Why it's important: This point can aid your digestive system by treating stomach aches, nausea, vomiting, and other digestive stressors.
How you can use it: Bend your legs and apply pressure with your fingers for one minute.
 

Third Eye

Location: Right between your eyebrows.
Why it's important: Stimulating this point will alleviate headaches, tiredness, stress, and depression.
How you can use it: Using both thumbs, gently press for one minute.

The Pericardium

Location: This point is the width of three fingers up from your wrist on your inner forearm.
Why it's important: You can cure your motion sickness and nausea.
How you can use it: Apply firm pressure with your index finger for one minute then gently massage.
 

The Tong Zi Liao

Location: This point is in the corner of each eye.
Why it's important: You can relieve eye strain and migraines.
How you can use it: Use both index fingers to rub the area until you feel better.
 

The Big Rushing

Location: This point is situated between the big and second toe, roughly 1.5 inches up.
Why it's important: This point is commonly used to improve concentration and treat foot cramps, eye strain, and headaches.
How you can use it: Press with your thumb for one minute.

The Sea Of Tranquility

Location: This point is right in the middle of your chest between your nipples.
Why it's important: This point provides a lot of emotional relief from anxiety and depression.
How you can use it: Gently press with a thumb for one minute.

The Joining Of Valley

Location: Find this point on the muscle between your thumb and index finger 
Why it's important: This point is great for relieving tension in the neck, shoulders, head, and even helps with toothache pain.
How you can use it: Pinch the skin with thumb and index finger of massage for one minute

The Yongquan

Location: You can find this point on the sole of your feet between your second and third toes.
Why it's important: Stimulation can help you cope with headaches, dizziness, and nausea.
How you can use it: Wrap your hand around your foot and use your thumb to apply pressure for one minute.
 

The Gates Of Consciousness

Location: This point is on the nape of your neck behind each ear.
Why it's important: It treats headaches, dizziness, and migraines.
How you can use it: Pinch with thumb and index finger for one minute.

The Wild Mansion

Location: This point is in the middle, hollow space at the bottom of skull.
Why it's important: You can cure nosebleeds, headaches, and sore throats.
How you can use it: Apply firm pressure with your index finger for up to two minutes.
 

The Sea Of Vitality

Location: Find it on your waistline, roughly 3 finger widths away from the spine.
Why it's important: Alleviate indigestion and stomach and abdominal pain. 
How you can use it: Apply pressure for one minute.
 

The Triple Heater 6

Location: This point is 3 inches above your wrist.
Why it's important: Decrease your bloat.
How you can use it: Apply pressure to each arm for one minute.
 

The Kunlun Mountains

Location: This point is between your ankle and achilles tendon.
Why it's important: Alleviate your neck, shoulder, and back pains.
How you can use it: Apply firm pressure for one minute.

The Crooked Pont

Location: This point is found on the side your elbow.
Why it's important: Stimulation can improve your immune system and relieve your cold or sore throat.
How you can use it: Bend your elbow, apply pressure, and massage with your thumb for one minute on each arm.

Have you tried any of these? Let us know if they work for you and let your friends and loved ones in on the secret!