According to Chinese medicine, the energy bands or meridians run through the whole body, so also through the hand. These can be blocked and through acupressure such blockages can be solved. Just like on the back or feet, there are many important acupressure points on the hands, which can be very helpful in everyday life.
Hand miracle: The acupressure points of the hand are so effective
Our hands serve us every day. They type, grasp, carry, hold, and create things. Even doctors say that in our daily lives, we often forget just how complex the hand is—and it’s no coincidence that hand surgery is a specialized field.
According to Chinese medicine, the energy bands or meridians run through the whole body, so also through the hand. These can be blocked and through acupressure such blockages can be solved. Just like on the back or feet, there are many important acupressure points on the hands, which can be very helpful in everyday life.
We've compiled a list of the most important acupressure points on the hand for you here. We'll also address the most common questions about hand acupressure and explain how the acupressure ring can help you.
The Hands as a Mirror of the Body: According to Chinese medicine, we can treat the entire body through the hands. What a fantastic way to improve our health in everyday life! (This overview is not intended to be exhaustive.)
Content
1. the right pressure: how acupressure works to help yourself
2. hand massage with the acupressure ring
3. acupressure points hand: inner restlessness, stress & relaxation
4. acupressure points hand: migraine
5. acupressure points hand: digestion, constipation & slimming
6. acupressure points hand: cold and sore throat
The right pressure: This is how acupressure works for self-help
Many people wonder if it's possible to do acupressure incorrectly, how to apply the right amount of pressure, and how long to hold down a particular acupressure point.
There are three ways to press an acupressure point: with your fingertip, with your thumb, or even with your fingernail. Some people even use wooden sticks or other tools for this, but an acupressure mat or acupressure ring works just as well.
And here's another tip on how to locate acupressure points: These sensitive pressure points are often found in the indentations between bones, tendons, and muscles. Sometimes you can tell you've found the right spot because of a slight pain.
Different types of pressure are said to have different effects:
- A strong pressure with the fingertip has a calming effect.
- The gentle stimulation with an acupressure ring has a stimulating effect.
- A continuous tapping, kneading or rubbing works against blockages and can remove disharmonies of the meridians.
Of course, acupressure cannot be the solution to all problems. In case of severe, persistent pain, a doctor should be consulted in any case. However, acupressure can be a valuable addition to many treatments.
Hand massage with the acupressure ring
Many important energy pathways run through the hands and fingers. With the acupressure ring, for example, we can target the areas associated with the head, brain, teeth, eyes, esophagus, lungs, thyroid, neck, back, and spine. With a simple hand massage, you can do something good for your whole body during your workday.
In most professions, our hands and fingers provide us with great service. Whether you spend your day at the computer, with children, at machines or in a trade, hands are essential for doing so many things. It can happen that they feel cold, numb or stiff. This is where the acupressure ring can help you quickly and easily.
Application: Simply roll up and down 20 times per finger. You will notice that your fingers become warm. The pressure stimulates the acupressure points on the fingers and hands. The fresh energy is transported through the meridians to the organs and promotes their function.
It works wonderfully for Claudia: “For about two years now, I’ve had serious problems with my hands—my fingers are swollen and stiff. Unfortunately, no one can tell me exactly what’s causing it. I roll the ring over each finger for a while; my fingers turn a little red, but they feel great after just a short time. I wouldn’t want to be without my ring anymore.”
By the way, thanks to its small size, the Shakti Ring fits in any purse. That’s why many users have several acupressure rings: one on their desk at the office, one in their purse, and one next to their bed. Handy, isn’t it?
Acupressure points hand: These points help against inner restlessness, stress, anxiety and insomnia.
Small Intestine 3: You'll find this point at the fifth metacarpal joint (knuckle). To locate it, make a loose fist with your hand.
→ Effect: The Small Intestine 3 point calms the mind and helps relieve conjunctivitis, deafness, elbow pain, epilepsy, eye conditions such as pain, redness, and swelling, finger pain, hand pain, headaches at the occipital bone or base of the skull, lower back and sacral pain, manic depression, and soothes the mind, as well as neck pain or stiffness. It can help regulate the spine and relax the muscles. However, it is also reported to help with shoulder pain, a stiff neck, tinnitus, general pain, pain or stiffness in the upper back, and whiplash. It is also known as the “stiff neck point.”
Here you can see the distribution of acupressure points on the outer edge of the hand. You can simply press or massage them with the thumb of the other hand. If you like, you can also gently place the edge of your hand on the ShaktiMat and play with the pressure.
Heart 7: The Heart 7 point is located at the wrist crease on the flexor tendon on the ulnar side. Some people may have two wrist creases, while others may have three. The point is located at the level of the largest wrist crease.
→ Effects: Anxiety, calms the mind, arrhythmia, heart palpitations, sensation of a racing heart, insomnia, irritability, manic depression, memory; regulates and strengthens the heart. It is a top point for treating anxiety and insomnia. It is a very calming point. It treats disorders caused by cardiac imbalance, such as poor memory, irritability, and delusions.
Here you can see different positions of the acupressure point "Heart" on the wrist and the acupressure point "Lung", which can work against inflammations.
Acupressure points hand: migraine
4. Point (Hegu): During a migraine attack, this point between the thumb and index finger can provide relief. Ideally, apply acupressure directly to the side where the pain is occurring, but you can also massage it as a preventive measure. You can do this three times a day, 10 times in a row, to keep migraines at bay.
The point is located at the soft spot between the thumb and index finger behind the soft muscle tissue towards the wrist. Just follow the soft tissue until you feel where the bones of the thumb and index finger meet in the palm.
It is considered one of the most effective points against pain and inflammation.
Acupressure points hand: digestion, constipation & slimming
To boost digestion, it is important to stimulate the metabolism. The above-mentioned point "4th point (Hegu), united valleys" can also help here. For this, you can apply gentle pressure from both sides at the same time using thumb and index finger and hold this pressure for about four minutes.
→ Effect: The pressure stimulates and balances the Qi. This is said to facilitate elimination and reduce the accumulation of dampness and phlegm. This point can also be effective for constipation and digestive problems.
Are you always on the go but still don't want to miss out on your daily hand exercises? Then our acupressure ring is just the thing for you—it's durable and fits in any bag.
Acupressure points hand: cold and sore throat
Lung 10: This acupressure point is located on the radial (thumb) side of the first metacarpal bone, at the junction between the red and white skin. Or simply at the lower left corner of the thumbnail.
→ Effect: Lung 10 clears heat in the lungs when it results from inflammation. It moistens a dry throat to treat sore throats, hoarseness, and loss of voice. This is especially important during the cold season.
In this video, our colleague Nora shows you once again the three points "Small intestine 3", "Heart 7" and "Lungs 10" in the application:
When it comes to fingers and hands, many people immediately think of rheumatism and osteoarthritis. The ShaktiRing can also provide a pleasant experience in these cases. If you’d like to learn more about acupressure and rheumatism, feel free to check out our article “Acupressure for Rheumatism: Relieving Symptoms of Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and More.”
Conclusion
A hand massage can be a little break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and you can give it to yourself anytime. Whether you take a break or use the ShaktiRing during a meeting, your hands will feel energized and fresh afterwards. You don't have to know all the points by heart to do this. It's all about doing. You will already feel where the exciting spots are on your fingers and hands, trust us.
A tip: In a partnership, a hand massage can also be something very special. Many people do not even know how pleasant gentle touches on the hands can be and how tense their hands often are during the day. Such a hand massage can have a wonderful effect on the whole body and trigger great well-being.
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