Fatigue is a general and chronic sense of tiredness. Its causes range from poor lifestyle habits to cancer -- University of Michigan notes recovering patients rate fatigue as one of the toughest obstacles. Acupressure, the ancient Chinese art of stimulating points on the body to realign energy, can help battle fatigue. Acupressure works by unblocking meridians or energy paths in the body, so that your body heals itself. Certain points are specifically indicated for treatment of fatigue. Talk to your doctor and acupressurist to learn if these points may be an appropriate remedy.
Sea of Vitality
The Sea of Vitality points are located in between the middle and lower back. Each point exists on each side of the spine. Stimulation benefits the immune system, lower back pain from tiredness and other causes, and general weakness. These spots may be contraindicated for those with degenerative disc problems.
Elegant Mansion
The Elegant Mansion point is along the kidney meridian. It is located below the collarbone and is used to strengthen the immune system and treat depression. If your fatigue is depression-related, this can be a useful point for reinvigorating you. Let your mental health practitioner know you're seeing an acupressurist.
Bigger Stream
The Bigger Stream point is also on the kidney meridian. Acupuncturist Rick Woodward reports that this spot is an excellent stimulus for the kidney-adrenal system. He points out most people have exhausted this system, so relieving its blockages may contribute greatly to eliminating fatigue. This spot is contraindicated for pregnant women.
Three Mile Point
The Three Mile Point aids in general fatigue, but also assists with the relief of digestion and muscle tone, two elements of fatigue that may contribute to your sluggishness. This point is along the stomach meridian, below the kneecap, outside the shinbone.
Great Surge
The Great Surge point is on the dorsum or back of the foot between the first two toes. It aids in general stagnation. According to Woodward and Yin Yang House, a Tennessee wellness center, this spot can help with fatigue related to a variety of factors, including eye strain, menstruation, hangovers and psychological issues with anger or anxiety.
Joining of The Valleys
The Joining of The Valleys spot is located on the web between the thumb and index finger. It can aid in pain-related fatigue from acute or chronic injuries, surgeries or disease. This point also fights bacterial or fungal infections that may drain you of your energy.
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