9 Acupressure Points To Relieve Your Anxiety In Minutes
When stress takes hold, it can feel like your world is pulling apart at the seams. We're here to help you stitch it back together. At Wired Fitness and Rehab, our Neuro Reboot technique is like a fast-forward button from frazzled to serene, flipping your body from stressed-out mode to blissful calm. But we know life doesn’t pause between sessions.
If a visit to the clinic isn’t in the cards, we've put together a list of nine acupressure points that you can use to find your Zen, no matter how chaotic your day gets.
What Is Acupressure?
Acupressure, like acupuncture, is rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Both practices are based on the belief that our bodies have channels through which vital life energy flows. When these channels become blocked or unbalanced, it can lead to stress, pain, and various other symptoms. Acupressure and acupuncture work by targeting specific points along these channels to restore balance. However, unlike acupuncture, which involves needles and a trained practitioner, acupressure can be done at home. By applying gentle pressure to specific points on your body, you can relieve tension and stress within seconds.
Try It Out For Yourself
Below are nine acupressure points that can help alleviate anxiety temporarily. For more lasting effects, consider seeing a licensed therapist or visiting us for a Neuro Reboot session.
General Tips:
Massage the area for five seconds or more.
Avoid touching damaged skin.
Repeat the process throughout the day for temporary relief.
Apply firm pressure, but stop if you feel discomfort.
Points:
1. Hall of Impression Point
Location: Between your eyebrows, just above the bridge of your nose.
Instruction: Gently massage this area in slow circles for several seconds.
2. Heavenly Gate Point
Location: In the upper shell of your ear.
Instruction: Apply gentle pressure in circular motions.
3. Union Valley
Location: In the webbing between your thumb and forefinger.
Instruction: Pinch and hold this point.
4. Shoulder Well
Location: In the hollow between your neck and shoulder.
Instruction: Massage in slow circles.
5. Governor Vessel
Location: At the top of your head.
Instruction: Apply pressure in a circular motion.
6. Great Surge
Location: Between your big toe and second toe.
Instruction: Pinch and hold.
7. Inner Frontier Gate Point
Location: Three finger-widths below your wrist, on the palm side.
Instruction: Turn your palm up and massage with pressure.
8. Great Abyss
Location: On your wrist, where there is a slight indent.
Instruction: Massage in circular motions.
9. Shen Men Point
Location: On the outer wrist crease, below your pinky.
Instruction: Gently massage this area.
Additional Tips:
For an even more relaxing experience, try incorporating diaphragmatic breathing. Inhale deeply through your nose, allowing your belly to expand for four seconds. Hold your breath at the top for two seconds, then slowly exhale through your mouth for six seconds.
Conclusion:
Acupressure offers a simple, at-home solution to achieving tranquility and balance temporarily. By understanding and using these key pressure points, you can reduce anxiety and restore harmony to your body’s vital energy. All from home and within minutes!
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