The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine reports that over three million people in the U.S. utilize acupuncture for health-related reasons each year. Acupuncture refers to several procedures that stimulate pressure points as a way of returning the body to its balanced state. The acupuncture technique most people think of is the type that involves insert thin metal needles into the skin. The needles trigger treatment through these pressure points located throughout the body.
Large Intestine Meridian, #4
According to the Los Angeles Chinese Learning Center, one commonly utilized pressure point on the body used in acupuncture is the large intestine meridian, pressure point #4. Acupuncturists most often stimulate this point, located on the back of the hand between the index finger and thumb, to treat constipation and other disorders of the bowel and to provide pain relief. Using acupuncture on this pressure point in the body may also successfully treat diseases involving inflammation and fever if symptoms affect the throat and head.
Lung Meridian, #7
Pressure point #7 on the lung meridian commonly finds use in acupuncture treatment, according to the Los Angeles Chinese Learning Center. The Yin Yang House website reveals that this pressure point, located just above the crease of the wrist, stimulates healing for body aches, fever, runny nose, scratchy throat, spasms and lock jaw, as well as facial paralysis and wrist problems. When paired with stimulation to other pressure points on the body, it may relieve gynecological issues or pain in the thumb.
Stomach Meridian, #36
Stimulation of point #36 of the stomach meridian treats general weakness and digestive disorders such as nausea, vomiting and stomach distention, according to the Los Angeles Chinese Learning Center. This pressure point in the body, located just below the knee on the front of the leg, also strengthens the blood and the energy in the stomach meridian, according to the Holistic Guide.
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