When fatigue and ailments plague the body, consider massaging specific acupoints. A simple press can relieve exhaustion and alleviate discomfort. Here are five hand acupoints for self-massage in daily life to relax and combat fatigue.
Shenmen Point
Location: At the wrist crease, extending from the little finger to the depression at the base of the palm.
Benefits: Promotes sleep, regulates the autonomic nervous system, and alleviates palpitations.
Neiguan Point
Location: At the center of the depression approximately three finger-widths above the wrist crease on the palm side.
Benefits: Aids sleep, regulates the autonomic nervous system, relieves stress and fatigue, improves chest pain and palpitations, alleviates night sweats, and eases abdominal bloating.
Benefits: Promotes sleep, regulates the autonomic nervous system, relieves stress and fatigue, alleviates chest pain, palpitations, and night sweats, eases abdominal bloating, and treats dizziness.
Hegu Point (LI4)
Location: Place the inner crease of your right thumb across the web space of your left hand. Press down with your thumb to locate the point. Alternatively, press the web space between your index finger and thumb where the raised muscle forms a hill-like shape. The point is in the hollow behind this hill.
Benefits: Relieves stress and fatigue, reduces dark circles, eases eye strain, boosts immunity, refreshes the mind, and eases shoulder and neck muscle stiffness.
Quchi Point
Location: In the depression at the bend of the elbow joint.
Benefits: Relieves pressure and fatigue, dispels wind and clears heat, aids bowel movements, prevents hair loss, and improves skin circulation.
Laogong Point
Location: The depression where the middle and ring fingers meet when extended downward. Approximately where the middle finger rests on the palm when making a fist.
Benefits: Refreshes the mind, calms the heart, and soothes the spirit.