Acupressure Massage for Sciatic Neuralgia

These are the acupressure points for sciatic neuralgia. Working on these points can help you get better faster. You do not have to use all of these points. Using just one or two of them whenever you have a free hand can be effective.

Acupressure Point UB40 — Wei Zhong
Chinese Name: 委中
Location: midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa, between the tendons of muscle biceps femoris and muscle semitendinosus.
Traditionally used for: lower back pain, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, viral infection, bacterial infection, arthritis, fever, falling hair, falling eyebrow, pain in the lower extremities, sciatic neuralgia.

Acupressure Point GV26 — Ren Zhong
Chinese Name: 人中
Location: below the nose, a little above the midpoint of the philtrum. in the hollow between the upper lip and the nose.
Traditionally used for: swelling of the face, low vitality, chest pains, middle and lower back aches, spasms of the lower back, face lift point.

Acupressure Point LI2 — Er Jian
Chinese Name: 二 間
Location: on the radial side of the index finger, distal to the metacarpo-phalangeal joint.
Traditionally used for: toothache, blurred vision, nosebleed, sore throat, pain in the lower abdomen.

Acupressure Point GV4 — Ming Men
Chinese Name: 命門
Location: below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra.
Traditionally used for: stiffness of the back, lumbago, nocturnal emission, irregular menstruation, diarrhea, indigestion, leukorrhea.

Acupressure Point GV3 — Yao Yang Guan
Chinese Name: 腰陽關
Location: below the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra, level with the iliac crest.
Traditionally used for: irregular menstruation, nocturnal emission, pain in the lumbosacral region, muscular atrophy, motor impairment, numbness and pain of the lower extremities.

Acupressure Point P6 — Nei Guan
Chinese Name: 內關
Location: three finger width above the wrist crease on the palmar side.
Traditionally used for: palpitation, vomiting, chest pains-emotional and physical, nausea, to decrease appetite, to calm down, decrease panic attacks, to stop smoking, addictions to alcohol, food and drugs, poor memory, to promote yawning.

Caution: You should consult with a healthcare professional before practicing Acupressure or starting any diet, exercise, Chinese herbs or other supplementation programs.

Acupressure is self-care, not a replacement for diagnosis or treatment. Stop if you feel sharp pain, numbness or dizziness. Pregnant or trying to conceive? Skip LI4, SP6, GB21, BL60 and BL67 unless your practitioner directs it. Get medical care first for chest pain, sudden weakness, fainting, heavy bleeding, or a high fever.