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Acupressure Points for Everyday Support

Traditional Chinese Medicine uses hundreds of acupressure points. Here are 9 of the most commonly used for everyday self-care.

⚠️ Before you begin:

  • Avoid applying pressure over broken, infected, swollen, or irritated skin
  • Several points are contraindicated during pregnancy — see each page
  • Seek urgent care for severe, sudden, or unexplained symptoms
  • This is not emergency care or medical advice

How to apply acupressure

1

Find the point

Use the location guide on each point page to locate it accurately.

2

Apply pressure

Press firmly and steadily with your thumb or index finger.

3

Hold & breathe

Hold for 30–60 seconds while breathing slowly and deeply.

The 9 Points

LI4⚠️ Avoid in pregnancy

Hegu

Headache, pain support

HandLearn more →
PC6

Neiguan

Nausea, unsettled stomach

WristLearn more →
Yin Tang

Hall of Impression

Stress, calming, forehead tension

FaceLearn more →
ST36

Zusanli

Digestion, energy, resilience

Lower legLearn more →
SP6⚠️ Avoid in pregnancy

Sanyinjiao

Sleep, stress, pelvic support

Inner ankleLearn more →
LV3

Taichong

Stress, irritability, tension

FootLearn more →
KD1

Yongquan

Grounding, anxiety, settling

Foot soleLearn more →
GB20

Fengchi

Neck tension, headache

Base of skullLearn more →
GB21⚠️ Avoid in pregnancy

Jianjing

Shoulder tension

ShoulderLearn more →

Self-care acupressure can be a helpful complement to professional care. For personalized guidance, work with a licensed acupuncturist.

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