Acupressure Points (as done during skills lab)

By: Zahra S. Al-Mussawi, D. C. zalmussa@houstonisd.org

Large Intestine Meridian (LI) LI 4 upper extremity pain including headache; good point for

large intestine; contraindicated during pregnancy; to locate point have palm facing down and palpate along lateral aspect of index finger to metacarpal and find groove just before carpals; it should be tender.

Large Intestine Meridian (LI) LI 11 good point for detoxification of large intestine;

point can be found at the beginning of the elbow crease on the lateral side while elbow is slightly bent; point can be tender.

Kidney Meridian (KI) KI 1 at bottom of foot; may help to find point while

dorsi flexing toes; point is usually tender; can help for calming; anxiety; insomnia; blood pressure

Kidney Meridian (KI) KI 27 point to help balance major organs; neurological

point; usually tender; Go an inch down from clavicle and an inch out; soft spot

between clavicle and rib See KI 27 in picture below

Spleen Meridian (SP) SP 6 good point for female gender issues for

example premenstrual syndrome; approx. 3 inches above medial malleolus; will feel grove along tibia; usually tender; contraindicated for pregnancy.

Sinus Congestion Points First place fingers under zygomatic bone Second place tip of index fingers as shown in picture

below next to nose. Last, place fingers on center of eyebrows.

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Headache Relief Points Bladder one on both sides

Headache Relief Points cont. Medial to mastoid process on both sides

Governing Vessel Meridian (GV)

GV 20 on top of head where a babys soft spot is; usually warm; good for mental acuity to hemorrhoids; 100 acupuncture points meet here;

Acupressure through the ears Good points to do are the zero point and shen men; zero point balances all

points and shen men releases endorphins and helps to relief pain and just

an overall good feel point.

Acupressure through the ears For neck pain, low back pain, shoulder or knee pain see picture

below; find and hold point.

Acupressure Points

Gently hold points and take deep breaths Feel for pulse or relaxation of tissues Continue as needed If pain persists, please see your health

professional.