Routines
Six short sequences. Three to five points, with a suggested hold. Pressure only.
Educational reference only. Acupressure descriptions are for learning and gentle self-care. Do not needle yourself. Stop if pain, dizziness, or unusual symptoms occur. Seek licensed care for illness, pregnancy, or injury.
Tension headache
5 points · about 4 min
For a dull, tight headache at the temples or the nape, when you mainly need to soften the muscles and settle. Not for a sudden severe headache.
Yintang · GB20 · Taiyang · LI4 · LV3
Nausea
4 points · about 3 min
For ordinary queasiness, travel, or a full stomach. Not for severe vomiting, chest pain, or a head injury.
PC6 · ST36 · Ren12 · LI4
Pre-sleep calm
5 points · about 3 min
A short wind-down when the mind is busy. It will not override pain, caffeine, or a sleep disorder.
Yintang · Anmian · HT7 · PC6 · KI1
Digestion after meals
5 points · about 3 min
For ordinary fullness after eating. Wait until you are not still chewing, and skip it if pain is severe.
Ren12 · ST25 · ST36 · SP6 · PC6
Neck and shoulder tightness
5 points · about 3 min
For muscle tightness from sitting, not for a neck injury, numbness, or a headache that is new and severe.
GB21 · GB20 · BL10 · SI11 · LI10
Steady energy
5 points · about 3 min
A quiet routine for ordinary tiredness. It is not a treatment for fatigue with weight loss, fever, chest pain, or depression.
ST36 · Ren6 · Du20 · KI3 · SP6
Clear head and memory
5 points · about 3 min
A quiet scalp-and-wrist sequence for ordinary fog and a scattered mind. Not care for dementia, a new concussion, or a sudden change in speech or face.
Yintang · Du24 · Du20 · Sishencong · HT7
Ease a worried mind
5 points · about 3 min
For a busy, uneasy mind in the moment. Not a treatment for anxiety, panic, or depression.
Yintang · HT7 · PC6 · Ren17 · LV3
Low-back warmth
4 points · about 3 min
For a tired, achy waist after sitting. Not for an injury, pain down the leg, numbness, or trouble passing urine.
Du4 · BL23 · BL25 · KI3
Tired eyes
5 points · about 3 min
For screen-tired eyes and a tight brow. Not for vision loss, eye pain, or a sudden headache.
BL2 · GB14 · Taiyang · GB20 · LV3
Stuffy nose
4 points · about 2 min
For a mild stuffy face at the start of a cold. Not for a high fever, one-sided facial pain, or trouble breathing.
Yintang · LI20 · BL2 · LI4
Cold hands and feet
4 points · about 3 min
For hands and feet that stay cold when you are otherwise well. Not for a limb that is pale, numb, or suddenly cold on one side.
PC8 · ST36 · KI3 · Ren6