Acupressure Points for Relieving Neck Tension

There are the acupressure points for relieving Neck Tension. Working on these points can help you get better quicker. 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.

Points (A)– Drilling Bamboo
Location: In the indentations on either side of where the bridge of the nose meets the ridge of the eyebrows.
Traditionally used for: Relieves neck pain, headaches, hay fever, eye fatigue, sinus pain.

Points (B)– Wind Mansion
Location: In the center of the back of the head in a large hollow under the base of the skull.
Traditionally used for: Relieves stiff neck, shoulder and neckn pain, pain in the eyes, ears, nose, throat, as well as mental problems, headaches, vertigo.

Points (C) — Gates of Consciousness
Location: Below the base of the skull, in the hollow between the two vertical neck muscles.
Traditionally used for: Relieves arthritis, headaches (including migraines), dizziness, stiff neck, neck pain, neuromotor coordination problems, eyestrain, irritability.

Points (D) — Window of Heaven
Location: In the indentation at the base of the Skull, one to two inches in back of the earlobe, depending on the side of the head.
Traditionally used for: Relieves stiff necks, neck and shoulder pain, headaches.

Points (E)– Heavenly Pillar
Location: One-half inch below the base of the skull, on the ropy muscles one-half inch outward from the spine. Traditionally used for: Relieves stress, burnout, exhaustion, insomnia, heaviness in the head, eyestrain, stiff necks, sore throats.

Points (F) — Shoulder Well
Caution: Pregnant women should press lightly on this point. Location: On the muscle at the highest point of the shoulder, one to two inches out from the side of the lower neck. Traditionally used for: Relieves shoulder tension, nervousness, irritability, fatigue.

Caution: If you have a serious illness, or life-threatening illness such as heart disease, or cancer, 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.