Acupressure Treatment to Heal 10 Most

Common Body Pains

By Bipasha Mukherjee 3 Comments
The present day hectic lifestyle with tight schedules, back to back meetings and deadlines often
leads to stress, annoying pains and aches and the quick option most of us opt for is popping a
pain killer, hardly thinking about the negative effects that it can have on our health in the long
run. Drugs can provide temporary relief to the body, but ancient therapies like Acupressure
strengthens the body from the core by stimulating certain sensitive areas to provide long term
relief from ailments and pains. Prevent your body from relying blindly on drugs and let it bask in
the wholesome goodness of Reflexology and Acupressure which is a therapy in complete
harmony with nature.

Acupressure Treatment to Get Relief from Most Prevalent

Aches and Pains
Headache, neck pain, backache and shoulder pain has become some of the most prevalent,
chronic problems in present times and the majority of the population suffers from any one of
these pains. It is always better to seek long-term remedy for any disease, even if its a minor one
because it helps in healing the body from within. This can be achieved only by adopting a natural

healing process like Acupressure that revives the entire body and helps in curing diseases and

acute pains.

Headache:
This one of the most common yet intimidating problems that all of us have suffered at some
point of time. Although, in most cases, headaches are mild and disappear on their own with time,
but in certain cases it can wreak havoc on our health and call for medical attention. The most
common type of headache is known as tension headache that are caused by prolonged stress,
tension and fatigue. Other related factors like neck strain and prolonged working on the
computer are also the culprits. Acupressure works wonders in providing relaxation and quick
relief to the annoying headaches.
The Acupressure treatment for headache involves 4 pressure points.
Point 1 This point lies in the flesh between the thumb and the index finger.

Point 2 This point lies in the skin between the 2nd and the 3rd toes.

oint 3 This point is located at the

outer tip of the eyebrow.

Point 4 This point is located one thumb-width above the midpoint of the eyebrow.

Earache:

Earache is a very common problem in children, but it may also affect adults and the pain may be
sharp, throbbing, burning or dull depending on the cause. There may be several reasons for
earache as infection, sore throat, sinus, change in pressure, water in the ear, ear wax buildup.
Whatever might be the reason, Acupressure soothes and heals the pain with its concentration on
the concerned pressure points.
The Acupressure treatment for Earache involves 4 pressure points.
Point 1 This point lies in the flesh between the thumb and the index finger.

Point 2 This point is located near the ear, on a prominent structure called the Tragus.

Point 3 This point is located just above point 2.

Point 4 This point is located near the outer corner of the eye.
Toothache:
This is one pain that has troubled almost all of us at some point in our lives. One of the most
common causes of toothache is poor oral hygiene and tooth decay. Other causes include infected
gums, grinding teeth and an abscessed tooth. Tooth ache may be accompanied by several other
symptoms like fever, pain and swelling of gums. Get lasting relief from this painful condition
with the help of Acupressure.
The acupressure treatment for Toothache involves 4 pressure points.
Point 1 This point lies in the flesh between the thumb and the index finger.

Point 2 Clench your teeth and feel a prominent oblique muscle on the lower part of the cheek.

This point lies on the most prominent part of this muscle.

Point 3 This point lies in the skin between the 2nd and the 3rd toes.

Point 4 This point lies just beneath the cheek bone.

Neck Pain:
The neck is one of the most complex parts of the body that consists of bones, muscles, nerves,
joints and ligaments and it holds the head on atop the body, which weighs almost 5 kilograms.
Neck pain may arise from the strain and tension that we face while rendering our day-to-day
activities like reading or watching television is a wrong position, working on the computer for
long hours, falling asleep in an uncomfortable posture, sprain during exercise. Neck pain is often
associated with stiffness and soreness of the neck and difficulty in turning it, but with the help of
Acupressure, it is possible to get rid of it in an effective and natural way.
The Acupressure treatment for Neck Pain involves 5 pressure points.
Point 1 This point lies on the outer border of the forearms, 2 finger-widths above the wrist

joint.
Point 2 This point lies in the flesh between the thumb and the index finger.

Point 3 This point lies in the skin between the 2nd and the 3rd toes.

Point 4 This point lies on the wrist joint, in a shallow depression between the ends of the two

forearm bones.
Point 5 On bending the head forward, two vertebrae stand out prominently on the neck. This
point is located between these 2 vertebrae.

Shoulder Pain:

Being one of the most mobile joints of the body, the shoulder is often prone to injury and pain.
Majority of the shoulder problems arise from inflammation of tendons, shoulder instability,
arthritis and frozen shoulder. The main problems associated with these ailments are restricted
mobility and extreme pain which can be relieved with the help of Acupressure and Reflexology.
The Acupressure treatment for Shoulder Pain involves 5 pressure points.
Point 1 This point lies in the flesh between the thumb and the index finger.

Point 2-If the arm is bent at right angle, a vertical groove forms on the front of the shoulder. The
point lies at the centre of this groove.

Point 3 This point lies in the skin between the 2nd and the 3rd toes.

Point 4 This point lies on the back surface of the shoulder, one thumb width above the end of

the arm pit.

Point 5 There is a pointed bone at the back of the shoulder. This point is located in a shallow
groove on the side of the shoulder just beside this pointed bone.

Abdominal Pain:
Just about all of us must have experienced this problem at some point of our lives. The pain may
be sharp or dull, in the form of cramps, frequently recurring. In most cases, the pain is due to no
serious reason and can be easily treated with the help of Reflexology. Some of the usual causes
of abdominal pain are constipation, indigestion, gas, food poisoning and menstruation cramps
that can be effectively treated with the help of Acupressure.
The Acupressure treatment for Abdominal Pain involves 7 pressure points.
Point 1 This point lies in the flesh between the thumb and the index finger.

Point 2 Bend your knee joint by 90 degree, now move three thumbs-widths downward from the
lower end of the knee cap. There you will be able to feel a pointed bone. The 2nd point is located
one finger-width to the outer side of this bone.

Point 3 This point lies in the skin between the 2nd and the 3rd toes.

Point 4 The inner part of the ankle joint has a prominent bone. From the tip of this bone move
four finger-widths upward. The point is at this level, just behind the vertical leg bone.

Point 5-This point is located 2 finger-widths below the navel.

Point 6 This point is located one thumb-width above the navel.

Point 7 This point is located 4 thumb-widths above the navel.

Back Pain:
The majority of the present day population complains form back pain because of our sedentary
lifestyle and desk centric work culture, where we hardly get an opportunity to move about and
straighten our backbone. Some of the causes of back pain are muscle strain and spasm, ruptures
inter-vertebral disc, spondylolisthesis and arthritis that can be treated successfully with
Acupressure treatment.
The Acupressure treatment for Back Pain involves 6 pressure points.
Point 1 This point lies in the flesh between the thumb and the index finger.

Point 2 This point lies in the skin between the 2nd and the 3rd toes.

Point 3 This point lies on the back, directly opposite to the navel, 2 finger-widths to either side.

Point 4 This point lies 2 thumb-widths vertically below point 3.

Point 5 This point lies at the centre of the crease beneath the buttock.

Point 6 This point lies at the centre of the crease at the back of the knee joint.

Knee Pain:
The problem of knee pain is extremely prevalent among aging adults and the most common
reason being injured or torn ligaments, torn cartilage and arthritis. In many cases, knee pain
causes chronic pain and leads to immobility. But all these can be changed with the help of
Reflexology that successfully treats knee pains without the use of medicine.
The Acupressure treatment for Knee Pain involves 6 pressure points.
Point 1 This point lies in the flesh between the thumb and the index finger.

Point 2 Just below the knee cap, there are 2 depressions. This point lies at the centre of the

outer depression.
Point 3 This point lies in the skin between the 2nd and the 3rd toes.

Point 4 This point lies at the centre of the crease at the back of the knee joint.

Point 5 This point is located at the mid-point of the upper border of the knee-cap.

Point 6 There are 2 depressions just below the knee-cap. This point is located at the centre of
the inner depression.

Ankle/ Foot Pain:

Ankle pain is caused mainly due to injury suffered to the ligaments or bones of the ankle. It can
be caused by accidental spraining or twisting of the ankle that can lead to stretching or even
tearing of the ligament. Other causes of ankle pain include broken foot, fractures, gout and
arthritis. Foot pain can be extremely agonizing and unbearable at times. But with Reflexology by
your side it is easy to get relief from Foot pain with its healing touch.
The Acupressure treatment for Ankle Pain involves 5 pressure points.
Point 1 This point lies in the flesh between the thumb and the index finger.

Point 2 This point is located at the centre of the front surface of the ankle joint.

Point 3 This point lies in the skin between the 2nd and the 3rd toes.

Point 4 At the back of the ankle joint is a firm rope like structure called Achilles tendon. This

point is located just before the Achilles tendon.

Point 5 At the outer aspect of the ankle joint is a prominent bone called lateral maleolus. This
point lies in a shallow depression just below the lateral maleolus.
Heel Pain:
Heel pain is faced by most of us during the early morning when we get out of bed. It is often
caused by inflammation of the tissues, an abnormal growth of bone below the heel bone or
fracture. Whatever might be the reason, heel pain can be effectively relived with the help of
Acupressure.
The Acupressure treatment for Heel Pain involves 2 pressure points and other painful areas on
the heel.
Point 1 This point lies in the flesh between the thumb and the index finger.

Point 2 This point lies in the skin between the 2nd and the 3rd toes.

Now that you know how to treat the intimidating pains with the help of Acupressure, the next
time you have a headache or neck pain, apply this wholesome therapy instead of popping a pill
and feel your body respond to the nurturing touch of Reflexology.
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About Bipasha Mukherjee

Bipasha Mukherjee is a professional content writer at ModernReflexology.com. She has done her
post graduation in English from The University of Calcutta and has flair to write articles on
Massages, Acupressure, Reflexology, Acupuncture and Etc.

Comments

1.

Murukan Ambika Viswanathan says

February 28, 2015 at 3:58 PM

Hai..awsome..information !!! it is indeed really helpful for me to know more about foot
and hand reflexology for various ailments.. I expect more and more good articles for
mental health problems also through reflexology.. thank you..
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Amiya Kumar Paul says

March 10, 2015 at 2:18 PM
Respecter Madam, Iam Amiya, Im trainned by Pratanjali yogpeet. So I Learn a
Aquprasser Points, pl give me a chanse, and give me ur contact number,then I talk to u.
Thans
Amiya Kumar Paul
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Lakita says
July 23, 2015 at 3:05 PM

Some pictures with this article are missing

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