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LU-7 Lieque – This point lies on the outer border of the forearm, 1.5 thumb-widths above the wrist joint. Using the thumb of the opposite hand, touch the point and then gently begin to apply pressure below the skin, angled slightly down toward the wrist and thumb. Apply sustained pressure or small, massage rotation of the acupoint. Use the fingers of the same hand under the wrist as support. Continue to apply pressure for 30 second to 1 minute.
LI-4 Hegu – This point lies in the flesh between the thumb and the index finger. Presense 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 1 minute.
HT-7 Shenmen – On the palm draw a vertical line that starts from the skin between the ring and little fingers. Extend this line onto the forearm too. This point lies at the junction (crossing) of the above-mentioned line and that 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 1 minute. Use sustained pressure or small, massage rotations.
KI-3 Tiaxi – Observe the inner aspect of the ankle. You will see a prominent, pointed bone over here, called the medial maleolus. At the back of teh ankle joint is a firm rope-line structure, called the Achilles tendon. Point is located midway between the tip of medial maleolus and the Achilles tendon. Place the fingers of the opposite hand behind the ankle for support and locate the point with the thumb. Apply pressure perpendicularly for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, using sustaine pressure or small rotations angled slightly upwards towards the shin.
GV-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. Point should be stimulated in a pumping manner for about a minute.
