Acute Appendix Pain

LI-4 Hegu: This point lies in the flesh between the thumb and the index finger. Presence of sharp pain on deep pressure confirms the fact that you have hit the right point. Locate the point and then press in gently with the thumb of the opposite hand, placing the fingers underneath the acupoint, against the palm of the hand, for support. Press deeply and perpendicularly into the point, applying sustained pressure or small massage rotations to the acupoint for 30 seconds to a minute.

ST-36 Zusanli: Bend the knee joint by 90°. Now from the lower border of the knee-cap, move three thumb-widths downwards. You will be able to feel a pointed bone at this level. Point is located one finger-width to the outer side of this pointed bone. Apply firm deep strokes of pressure in downward direction during 1 minute.

ST-44 Neiting: This point is located in the skin between the second and third toes. A mere pinching of skin between the second and third toe results into stimulation of this point. Stimulate point in a pumping manner or about a minute.

SP-6 Sanyinjiao: At the inner aspect of the ankle joint is a prominent bone. Feel this bone and determine its tip. From this tip, move three thumb-widths upwards. Mark this level. Point lies at this level, just behind the vertical leg-bone. Apply pressure perpendicularly or use small massage rotations to the acupoint for 30 seconds to a minute.

REN-12 Zhongguan: This point is located four thumb-widths above the navel. Stimulate point in a pumping manner or about a minute.

Ex-33 Lanweixue: This point is located two thumb-widths vertically below the point ST-36. The exact location of this point is determined by the careful palpation to identify the point of maximum tenderness. Stimulate point in a pumping manner or about a minute.