Pain points on the body

Massage the muscle on the outside of the calf to reduce fatigue. This spot, known as ST36 or Zu San Li, can be found by measuring 4 finger widths from the bottom of the kneecap along the outside of the lower leg. Using downward pressure, massage this area.

To check if you are in the right place, move your foot up and down. You should feel the muscle moving in and out as the foot moves. Zu San Li is also used to treat nausea and vomiting, as well as to promote longevity.

Find the indentation between your first and second toes to reduce anxiety. Start in the indentation where the big toe and second toe meet, then slide the toe toward you. Acupressure point LV3, or Tai Chong, is located just before you reach the next bone. Massage this area with firm pressure.

Tai Chong is also cited as a point that relieves menstrual cramps, digestive problems, high blood pressure and insomnia.

Relieve headaches by pressing where the neck muscles meet the skull. To find this spot, feel for the bone behind the ear, then follow the groove back to where the neck muscles connect to the skull. This is acupressure point GB20, also known as Feng Chi. Use your thumbs to press gently but firmly.

You can gently rotate your thumbs or rock them up and down to enhance the effect. Feng Chi also affects other conditions, including blurred vision, fatigue, migraines, and cold or flu symptoms.

Squeeze your shoulder muscles tightly to reduce stress and neck pain. This acupressure point is known as GB21, or Jian Jing. Locate the area about halfway between the shoulder cuff and spine, then use your thumb and middle finger to squeeze this muscle firmly for about 30 seconds.

This method is also considered effective for relieving headaches, toothaches and facial pain. Jian Jing is said to induce labor, so use this technique with caution if you are pregnant.

Relieve leg and hip pain by pressing inward from the back of the knee. The soft spot on the back of the knee is considered beneficial for hip problems, muscle atrophy and stomach pain. Press firmly inward at the center of the knee.

If you cannot reach this place yourself, you may want to ask someone to help you.

Relieve menstrual pain by finding acupressure point SP6 on your leg. This point is located on the inside of the leg, about 4 finger widths above the ankle. Using your thumb, apply deep pressure behind the tibia and massage the area for 30 seconds.

SP6, or San Yin Jiao, is also used to relieve urological and pelvic disorders, as well as insomnia.

Relieve nausea by applying pressure between the tendons on the inside of the forearm. Extend your hand with the palm facing up, then measure approximately 3 finger widths towards the elbow, starting at the wrist. This is the P6 or Nei Guan acupressure point. Press firmly between the two tendons and massage the area.

Nei Guan is often used to relieve motion sickness and stomach problems.

Massage between the fourth and fifth toes to reduce tension in the neck. This acupressure point is known as Zhong Zhu or Triple Energizer 3 (TE3). Find the hollow between the fourth and fifth fingers, or between the ring finger and little finger, then massage this area firmly for up to 30 seconds.

TE3 is often used to treat temporal headaches, shoulder and neck tension, and upper back pain.