9 Pressure Points in Hand That Help Relieve the Pain in Your Different Body Parts

If you are someone who does not like taking pain-killers, then you should not miss this no-side effect therapy to alleviate tension and pain in a particular part of the body. It is observed that the science of reflexology has the power to replace the use of medicine. Pressing the specific points in hand can have surprising effects on your body organs and eventually improve your physical health.

Generally known as acupressure, it is a system of massage used to ease tension and treat illness. It is based on the theory that reflex points lie on the hands, feet, and head, which are connected to different parts of the body. 

See this image that shows which point in your hand is connected to which organ:

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Now let us know in detail about the pressure points in hand here.

1. Heart 7 (Spirit Gate)

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The heart-7 point is located on the wrist, outside a small bone aligned with the little finger. Its traditional name means “Spirit Gate.” Pressing these points can help prevent insomnia, anxiety, depression, and heart disease.

2. Hand valley point

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You can find the hand valley point between the first finger and the thumb. The practitioners claim that firmly pressing this point can alleviate stress, stop migraines, and stop the pain in the shoulders, teeth, and neck.

3. Small intestine 3

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The Small Intestine-3 point lies on the side of the hand right under the little finger and above one the hand’s large crease. It is said that putting pressure on this point can reduce earaches, headaches in the back of the head, and neck pain.

4. Lung meridian

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The lung meridian point is at the palm edge, extending from thumb tip to the wrist crease. The reflexologists suggest that applying pressure on this spot can help ease cold symptoms like sneezing, chills, and a sore throat.

5. The base of the thumb

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The thumb base point is at the palm side of the thumb till wrist crease. As per the reflexologists, applying gentle pressure to the point may help mitigate breathing issues and respiratory issues.

6. Inner gate

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The inner gate is not exactly on the hand, but you can locate it by placing the hand palm up and roughly an inch below the wrist (measure by keeping three fingers). So the point is almost at the center of the wrist.

The practitioners suggest that you should use the thumb of the other hand to firmly apply pressure at this point to ease nausea, stomach pain, and other digestive problems.

7. Four seams

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The four seams point is located inside each large joint in the index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger. These points are found to relieve digestive problems, especially in children.

8. Ten dispersions

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The tips of all the ten fingers are called the ten dispersions (pressure points). Putting firm pressure on these points could help in reducing common flu symptoms like high fever or sore throat. It is believed that massaging them can also help with treating a coma or epilepsy.

9. Outer gate

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On the upper side of the hand and arm between two tendons lies the outer gate point (nearly parallel to the inner gate point). Applying pressure here can help bolster your energy and the immune system.

Concluding Thoughts

In Japan, Shiatsu is a form of therapy with the same principles as acupuncture, in which pressure is applied to some points on the skin/body tissues using the needles. It is also used to relieve pain and treat several physical, mental, and emotional ailments. 

The people can try it by themselves or seek a verified practitioner’s assistance to understand how acupressure works. Also, though some studies recommend the use of pressure points to treat illnesses, people can safely practice it alongside regular medical treatments.