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Acupressure Point TW16
Name: Tian You
Chinese Name: 天牖
Location: On the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, approximately 1 cun inferior to Wangu GB-12, on a line drawn between Tianzhu BL-10 and Tianrong TW-17.
Traditionally used for: Relieves sudden deafness, impaired hearing, dimness of vision, pain of the eyes with inability to see, inability to open the eyes, lacrimation, rhinitis with nosebleed, loss of sense of smell, stuffy nose. Reduces Wind dizziness, headache, head wind, swollen face, throat painful obstruction, scrofula, swelling of the breast, confused dreaming. Relieves Stiffness and pain of the neck with inability to turn the head.
To activate your body’s self-healing power, first locate of the acupressure points that you need to work on for your specific needs. Apply firm pressure is the most fundamental technique. Use thumbs, fingers, palms, the side of the hand, or knuckles to apply steady, stationary pressure to the point for 1-2 minutes.
Use firm but comfortable pressure. It should never be painful. Press gently if you bruise easily, take blood thinners, or have varicose veins or broken skin. The more developed the muscles are, the more pressure you should apply. If you feel extreme sensitivity or pain, gradually decrease the pressure until you find a balance between pain and pleasure. Do not continue to press a point that is excruciatingly painful.
Caution: please consult with your physician before practicing Acupressure.
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.
