For period pain relief, you can apply acupressure to specific points on your body. According to research, the following acupressure points may help alleviate period pain:
Acupressure Points for Period Pain Relief
Here's a breakdown of the key acupressure points to target:
Acupressure Point | Name | Location | How to Apply |
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Large Intestine 4 (LI4) | He Gu | Located on the back of your hand, between the thumb and index finger. Find the highest spot of the muscle when the thumb and index finger are brought close together. | Use the thumb of your other hand to apply firm, circular pressure to this point for several minutes. You can repeat this several times a day. |
Spleen 6 (SP6) | San Yin Jiao | (Reference provides the name, but no location or application information. Further research needed for complete details). | (Reference provides the name, but no location or application information. Further research needed for complete details). |
Liver 3 (LV3) | Tai Chong | (Reference does not include information about Liver 3). | (Reference does not include information about Liver 3). |
Note: While the reference mentions Spleen 6 (San Yin Jiao) and Liver 3 (Tai Chong), it only provides location information for Large Intestine 4 (He Gu). For more complete information, consult with a qualified acupuncturist or healthcare professional.