Apply firm pressure but don’t cause yourself any pain in the process. The amount of force needed for acupressure can vary from person to person, so find a grip that works for you.
Once you do this on one hand, do it again for another 30 seconds on the other. Repeat the movement 4 or 5 times on each hand to maximize its effectiveness. Try laying down on your back while you do it, as this can further help with your back pain.
This pressure point can activate different parts of your brain, promoting increased circulation throughout your body and relaxed muscles.
Repeat this exercise 2 or 3 times over the next 10 minutes to make it even more effective.
Ask a friend to perform the acupressure after showing them a diagram of each pressure point if you lack the flexibility or strength to do it yourself. Alternatively, if nobody is around, lay on your back and roll a tennis ball around the area for a few minutes.
These pressure points are equally helpful (like B23) in relieving all kinds of back pain, including pinched nerves, herniated discs, and sciatica.
Try rolling a tennis ball or rubber ball across your gluteus medius (the muscle along the back of your hip). This technique is especially effective at treating back pain caused by sitting for long periods. [9] X Expert Source Peter D’Aquino, L. Ac, MS, NCCAOMLicensed Acupuncturist Expert Interview. 14 April 2020.
The sciatic nerve is the thickest nerve in the body and runs down each leg through the buttocks region. Be careful not to irritate the sciatic nerves when putting pressure on those muscles.
You can rub UB57 with your leg crossed or keep both feet flat on the floor and bend slightly to massage the pressure point. Pick the position most comfortable for you!
Acupressure on the LV3 points can also help with insomnia and high blood pressure because it reduces anxiety.
