One type of massage that is quite common is called acupressure. Acupuncture, which is a procedure that is used in traditional Chinese medicine, is the source of its inspiration. Acupressure is a technique that involves applying pressure to certain points, aka acupoints, on the body in order to alleviate physical discomfort and stress. Let’s go deeper into the specifics of acupressure and teach ourselves how to do it on our own.
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How Can You Practice Acupressure in the Comfort of Your Own Home?
By applying pressure to certain acupoints, you can assist your muscles in calming and enhancing the circulation to that area. Additionally, it can alleviate a number of common adverse consequences of chemotherapy, like pain and headaches. Luckily, acupressure is a technique that may be practiced at home by applying pressure to various acupoints using only the fingertips.
Heguthe pressure point identified as LI-4
You may find pressure point LI-4, also known as the Hegu pressure point, on the inner side of your hand, in the crease that runs between the tip of your thumb and your index (pointer) finger. This particular style of acupressure is quite well known for its effectiveness in alleviating pain and headaches. The pressure point designated as LI-4 may be found in the following location:
1) Adjust your hand so that the backside of your hand is facing you and your fingers are pointing upward. This is the starting position.
2) With your other hand, position your thumb such that it fits in the gap between your index finger and your thumb. At the topmost point of the hump is where you’ll find the pressure point. Put your thumb and index finger together and apply pressure.
3) Apply some pressure with your thumb to this particular place. While exerting pressure, rotate your thumb, either clockwise or counterclockwise, around the area. Continue doing this for two to three minutes.
4) Switch hands and repeat steps 1 through 3 with the other hand.
If you have any form of skin injury, including an open wound, blisters, a rash, or any kind of rash, you should not use this type of acupressure. If you are pregnant and push on this area, it might potentially cause you to go into labor.
