Acupressure Massage for Myelitis

These are the acupressure points for myelitis. 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 Kidney Point
Location: 9 body inches below the axilla in the mid axillary line.
Traditionally used for: flatulence, diarrhea, abdominal bloating, pain in the lower back.

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 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 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.

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.