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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.
HT-7 Shenmen: On the palm draw a vertical line that starts from the skin between the ring and the little fingers. Extend this line onto the forearm too. This point lies at the junction (crossing) of the above-mentioned line and the wrist-crease. Support the wrist with the fingers of the opposite hand and locate the point with the thumb. Apply pressure with the thumb in the direction of the little finger for 30 seconds to a minute. Use sustained pressure or small massage rotations.
SI-3 Houxi: Ths point lies on the inner border of the palm, one thumb-width above the base of the little finger. Support the fist with the fingers of teh opposite hand and press into the point lightly with the edge of teh nail of the thumb or forefinger. For general toning, press for 30 seconds to 1 minute but, should you be suffering from acute neck, shoulder or spinal pain, continue for 2-3 minutews and repeat every half-hour until the pain starts to ease off.
UB-62 Shenmai: Point is located in the depession directly below the external rounded bone (malleolus). Stimulate point in pumping manner for about a minute.
PC-6 Neiguan: This point is located at the center of the forearm, two thumb-widths above the wrist-crease. After measuring up the arm, rest the wrist in the fingers of the other hand and use the thumb to locate the point. Apply gently pressure angled slightly downwards towards the palm and middle finger for 30 seconds to a minute.
DU-20 Baihui: This point lies on the top of the head, at the center of a vertical line joining the lobes of the two ears. Stimulate point in a pumping manner for about a minute.
