Acupressure Massage for Abdominal Spasms Colic

These are the acupressure points for abdominal spasms colic. 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 M-LE-13 — Lan Wei Xue
Chinese Name: 闌尾穴
Location: The tender spot about 2 body inches below St 36.
Traditionally used for: indigestion, abdominal pains, abdominal spasms, poor peristalsis, incontinence of the bowel and bladder.Acupressure Point CV8 — Shen Que
Chinese Name: 神闕
Location: in the center of the belly button.
Traditionally used for: abdominal pain, unchecked diarrhea, abdominal distention, flatulence, prolapse of the rectum.Acupressure Point UB20 — Pi Shu
Chinese Name: 脾俞
Location: 3 finger width lateral to the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra.
Traditionally used for: abdominal bloating, vomiting, diarrhea, dysentery, indigestion, swelling in the abdomen, food allergy, pain in the mid-back.Acupressure Point ST44 — Nei Ting
Chinese Name: 內 庭
Location: proximal to the web between the 2nd and 3rd toes, in the depression distal and lateral to the 2nd metatarso-digital joint.
Traditionally used for: toothache, frontal headache, nasal congestion, dental anesthesia, laryngitis, pain during menstrual periods, nose bleed, abdominal pain, food retention, fever.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 Bladder Point
Location: 3 body inches below CV 8 and 4 body inches lateral on the right.
Traditionally used for: abdominal pain, difficulty in urinatingAcupressure Point Large Intestine Point
Location: 3 body inches below CV 8 and 4 body inches lateral on the left.
Traditionally used for: constipation, parasites, lower abdominal pain, flatulence, abdominal bloating, indigestion.Acupressure Point CV4 — Guan Yuan
Chinese Name: 關元
Location: on the midline of the abdomen, 3 body inches below the belly button. Four fingers-width below the belly button.
Traditionally used for: enuresis, nocturnal emission, frequent urination, retention of urine, hernia, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, uterine bleeding, lower abdominal pain, indigestion, diarrhea, prolapse of the rectumCaution: 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.