Acupressure Massage for Dizziness

These are the acupressure points for dizziness. 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 Thymus point
Location: beginning from the lower border of the supraclavicular fossa and extends to the upper border of the xyphoid process of the sternum.
Traditionally used for: immune disorders, low immunity, epstein-barr virus diseases, frequent colds, frequent viral infections, constant allergic reactions, long term sickness, chronic fatigue syndrome, blood disorders, spleen disorders, platelet imbalance, immature blood cell production, bone marrow diseases.

Acupressure Point CV6 — Qi Hai
Chinese Name: 氣海
Location: on the midline of the abdomen, two finger width below the belly button.
Traditionally used for: balance the energy, abdominal pain, nocturnal emission, uterine bleeding, irregular menstruation, hernia, asthma, abdominal pain, incontinence of urine, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal distention, edema.

Acupressure Point UB43 — Gao Huang Shu
Chinese Name: 膏肓俞
Location: 4 finger width lateral to the spinous process of the 4th thoracic vertebra.
Traditionally used for: cough, asthma, blood in the sputum, night sweating, poor memory, indigestion, emphysema, chronic fatigue syndrome, low energy.

Acupressure Point SP10 — Xue Hai
Chinese Name: 隱白
Location: when the knee is flexed, 3 finger width above the superior border of the patella, on the medial side of the thigh. Feel for pain or tenderness at the spot.
Traditionally used for: uterine bleeding, irregular menstruation, painful menstrual periods, premenstrual symptoms, absence of periods in fertile women without pregnancy, skin disorders, eczema, hives, sores in the mouth, cold sores, sea food poisonng, acne, boils, carbuncles, furuncles etc. On the skin, anywhere in the body, pain in the knee, pain in the medial part of the thigh.

Acupressure Point K3 — Tai Xi
Chinese Name: 太溪
Location: in the depression between the medial malleolus and tendo-calcaneus, level withe tip of the medial malleolus.
Traditionally used for: balancing point, sore throat, toothache, deafness, hemoptysis, asthma, insomnia, frequency of urination, lower backache, swollen gums, palpitations, fear, emotions, anxiety, vomiting, cold sores. “ever young point” to remove the age lines, to reduce the sensation of excessive heat or cold.

Acupressure Point K7 — Fu Liu
Chinese Name: 複溜
Location: 3 finger width directly above kidney 3, on the anterior border of the tendo-calcaneus.
Traditionally used for: improves yang energy in older people. Low backache, low energy, abdominal pain, distention, edema, swelling of the legs, weakness of the foot, night sweating, spontaneous sweating, muscular atrophy, connective tissue disorders, myelitis, hemorrhoids.

Acupressure Point LI11 — Qu Chi
Chinese Name: 曲池
Location: On the top, outer end of the elbow crease. bend your arm, press your thumb into the hollow located on the top, outer end of the elbow crease, directly above the elbow, between the elbow joint (below) and the muscle (above).
Traditionally used for: food allergy, hives, vomiting, diarrhea, dysentery, fever, sore throat, pain in the elbow and arm, tennis elbow, particularly inflamed skin disorders (such as hives and rashes), itching, fevers.

Acupressure Point LV3 — Tai Chong
Chinese Name: 太沖
Location: in the depression distal to the junction of the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones.
Traditionally used for: balancing point, low energy, uterine bleeding, PMS, retention of urine, abdominal distention, fever, diarrhea, headache, chemical toxicity, anger, bleeding from the stomach, bleeding from the eyes, mouth, mucus membrane, poor circulation.

Acupressure Point ST36 — Zu San Li 
Chinese Name: 足三里
Location: Four finger widths below the kneecap toward the outside of the shinbone.
Traditionally used for: Strengthens the whole body to prevent as well as relieve allergies. long life point, balancing point, to boost up energy, knee pain, gastric pain, vomiting, abdominal distention, diarrhea, constipation, dizziness, mental fog, arterial sclerosis, poor digestion especially of proteins and carbohydrates, breast abscess, mastitis, pain and swelling in the breast.

Acupressure Point K10 — Yin Gu
Chinese Name: 陰谷
Location: when the knee is flexed, the point is on the medial side of the popliteal fossa, between the tendons of m. Semitendinosus and semimembranosus, level with UB 40.
Traditionally used for: hernia, uterine bleeding, pain in the knee, hair loss.

Acupressure Point LV5 — Li Gou
Chinese Name: 蠡溝
Location: 7 finger width above the tip of the medial malleolus on the medial border of tibia.
Traditionally used for: chemical and environmental toxicity, chronic fatigue syndrome, irregular menstruation, PMS, fibromyalgia, dysuria, low energy, retention of urine.

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.