How to Perform Self Acupuncture
Giving yourself acupressure is not a new idea, nor is it dangerous, yet so many people fear the mere mention of the word. When you get a massage, you are in essence getting acupressure.
1
Apply pressure to the area between your eyes, above your nose. Gently rub in a circular motion to relieve eyestrain associated with overuse. This not only makes your eyes feel better within seconds but also refreshes you after a long day.
2
Reach your right hand to the back of your neck, placing your thumb on your shoulder, your index finger a bit higher on the neck itself and the rest of the fingers stretched up the neck. Do the same with your left hand, placing the fingers in the same positions on the left side of the neck.
3
Apply firm pressure with the index fingers. You will notice a tender spot under your index finger. Massage this spot with a little pressure for up to a minute. Rub or massage the neck muscles for up to a minute. Do this up to three times a day to relieve headaches.
4
Place your left hand directly below your navel with the fingers touching. Gently apply pressure here for a few minutes. Notice where your index finger lies below your navel. Gently rub in a circular fashion to provide a sense of well-being. This is the core of your body. Getting this area charged and feeling better will aid in a total sense of well-being when used with the other acupressure points.
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Giving yourself acupressure is not a new idea, nor is it dangerous, yet so many people fear the mere mention of the word. When you get a massage, you are in essence getting acupressure.
1
Apply pressure to the area between your eyes, above your nose. Gently rub in a circular motion to relieve eyestrain associated with overuse. This not only makes your eyes feel better within seconds but also refreshes you after a long day.
2
Reach your right hand to the back of your neck, placing your thumb on your shoulder, your index finger a bit higher on the neck itself and the rest of the fingers stretched up the neck. Do the same with your left hand, placing the fingers in the same positions on the left side of the neck.
3
Apply firm pressure with the index fingers. You will notice a tender spot under your index finger. Massage this spot with a little pressure for up to a minute. Rub or massage the neck muscles for up to a minute. Do this up to three times a day to relieve headaches.
4
Place your left hand directly below your navel with the fingers touching. Gently apply pressure here for a few minutes. Notice where your index finger lies below your navel. Gently rub in a circular fashion to provide a sense of well-being. This is the core of your body. Getting this area charged and feeling better will aid in a total sense of well-being when used with the other acupressure points.
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