Acupuncture for Arthritis
Click on its button - and the pain will pass
"Although acupuncture is known better than acupressure, China's treatment arms appeared before treatment needles", - says the author of several books on acupressure and founder of the Institute of acupressure (Berkeley, CA) Michael Reed Gach. Using needles for pain relief well in some diseases and soft warm the fingertips much better aid in others, such as arthritis.
The pain of arthritis, according to Gakh, concentrated mainly near the acupressure points.
In his book "The relief of arthritis, which is always at hand" Gah writes "Acupressure reduces joint inflammation by relaxing the muscles, resulting in the blood begins to flow freely ... Daily use of acupressure significantly eases the pain of arthritis."
So where is located the point? Find them quite easy. "Each of them can be found close to the so-called anatomical landmarks - the navel, certain muscle or behind the knee bend" - writes Gah. Further illustrations show a few important points used in the treatment of arthritis.
Gets to the point
"You will understand that hit upon the right point, when your finger hits a recess or groove between the tendon and muscle," - says Gah. In addition, the skin in such a place is usually milder than in the surrounding areas.
What to do when you find the desired point? on the acupressure experts offer different approaches. Gah advises to press the point of the middle finger, keeping his index and ring, or use your thumb. You can also press on the point of his knuckles, and even round objects such as stones from the avocado, golf ball or an eraser.
"To press should be as long as you do not feel the balance between pain and pleasure, - says Gah. - Usually it is necessary to press the point for 3 minutes. It is recommended to relax and breathe deeply. Press on the point should be gradually and smoothly ", - advises Gah.
If you do not reach a certain point, then remember that you can always ask about his friend.
Point number 1 massage when arthritis struck hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders. It is located between the thumb and forefinger, is closer to the bone of the index finger.
Point number 2 serves to reduce the pain in his hand. Push the palm at the base of the thumb, middle pads connecting the palm with his thumb. Massage this point will save you not only from the pain in his hand, but from indigestion.
Point number 3 will help you relieve tension and pain in the shoulders. To find it, bend the hand backwards. Point is located on the outer side of the brush at a distance of two fingers of width (about 3 cm) from the wrist bending. It is necessary to apply pressure between the hand bones. To push harder, wrap something brush and push all fingers simultaneously.
Point number 4 is used to reduce pain in the joints of the hands, wrists and elbows. Located at 3 cm below the elbow, on the muscle that bulges when to bend the arm at the elbow. Point number 5 is located on the elbow on the outside of the elbow. It is used to reduce inflammation in the elbows and shoulders.
Point number 6 is located between the tip of the shoulder and armpit. While pushing directly on the muscle, you can get rid of pain in the shoulders and upper back. Point number 7 is designed to reduce pain in the shoulders and neck; it is positioned 3 cm below the top of the shoulder, the neck between the shoulder and the base edge.
Point number 8 is designed to reduce the stiffness, rigidity and pain in the neck and back. It located in the upper part of the neck, at a distance of one finger's breadth away from the spine. Point number 9 is located in a recess between the two muscles just below the base of the skull. Pressure on this point relieves back pain, neck and headaches.
Point number 10 - to reduce lower back pain - is a few inches from the spine, at waist level. Use your fingers to apply pressure to the outer edges of the large muscle running along the spine. Press the two points simultaneously or alternately at each point. You can also stimulate these points, massaging the lower back with his knuckles.
Point number 11 is located at a distance of four fingers in thickness of the kneecap and one finger thick on the outside of the tibia. You grope in this place bulging muscle, if you bend and unbend ankle. Press down on this point, to relieve pain in the knee joint. You can do it the other leg heel. For example, for a minute massage point right heel on the left leg.
Point number 12 is located between the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones in the upper part of the foot. Pressing it relieves tension in the hips and shoulders, relieves pain in his side and acute pain. He felt the bones, touch tip of your finger to the desired point and press down just below the place where the bones are connected.
"Although acupuncture is known better than acupressure, China's treatment arms appeared before treatment needles", - says the author of several books on acupressure and founder of the Institute of acupressure (Berkeley, CA) Michael Reed Gach. Using needles for pain relief well in some diseases and soft warm the fingertips much better aid in others, such as arthritis.
The pain of arthritis, according to Gakh, concentrated mainly near the acupressure points.
In his book "The relief of arthritis, which is always at hand" Gah writes "Acupressure reduces joint inflammation by relaxing the muscles, resulting in the blood begins to flow freely ... Daily use of acupressure significantly eases the pain of arthritis."
So where is located the point? Find them quite easy. "Each of them can be found close to the so-called anatomical landmarks - the navel, certain muscle or behind the knee bend" - writes Gah. Further illustrations show a few important points used in the treatment of arthritis.
Gets to the point
"You will understand that hit upon the right point, when your finger hits a recess or groove between the tendon and muscle," - says Gah. In addition, the skin in such a place is usually milder than in the surrounding areas.
What to do when you find the desired point? on the acupressure experts offer different approaches. Gah advises to press the point of the middle finger, keeping his index and ring, or use your thumb. You can also press on the point of his knuckles, and even round objects such as stones from the avocado, golf ball or an eraser.
"To press should be as long as you do not feel the balance between pain and pleasure, - says Gah. - Usually it is necessary to press the point for 3 minutes. It is recommended to relax and breathe deeply. Press on the point should be gradually and smoothly ", - advises Gah.
If you do not reach a certain point, then remember that you can always ask about his friend.
Point number 1 massage when arthritis struck hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders. It is located between the thumb and forefinger, is closer to the bone of the index finger.
Point number 2 serves to reduce the pain in his hand. Push the palm at the base of the thumb, middle pads connecting the palm with his thumb. Massage this point will save you not only from the pain in his hand, but from indigestion.
Point number 3 will help you relieve tension and pain in the shoulders. To find it, bend the hand backwards. Point is located on the outer side of the brush at a distance of two fingers of width (about 3 cm) from the wrist bending. It is necessary to apply pressure between the hand bones. To push harder, wrap something brush and push all fingers simultaneously.
Point number 4 is used to reduce pain in the joints of the hands, wrists and elbows. Located at 3 cm below the elbow, on the muscle that bulges when to bend the arm at the elbow. Point number 5 is located on the elbow on the outside of the elbow. It is used to reduce inflammation in the elbows and shoulders.
Point number 6 is located between the tip of the shoulder and armpit. While pushing directly on the muscle, you can get rid of pain in the shoulders and upper back. Point number 7 is designed to reduce pain in the shoulders and neck; it is positioned 3 cm below the top of the shoulder, the neck between the shoulder and the base edge.
Point number 8 is designed to reduce the stiffness, rigidity and pain in the neck and back. It located in the upper part of the neck, at a distance of one finger's breadth away from the spine. Point number 9 is located in a recess between the two muscles just below the base of the skull. Pressure on this point relieves back pain, neck and headaches.
Point number 10 - to reduce lower back pain - is a few inches from the spine, at waist level. Use your fingers to apply pressure to the outer edges of the large muscle running along the spine. Press the two points simultaneously or alternately at each point. You can also stimulate these points, massaging the lower back with his knuckles.
Point number 11 is located at a distance of four fingers in thickness of the kneecap and one finger thick on the outside of the tibia. You grope in this place bulging muscle, if you bend and unbend ankle. Press down on this point, to relieve pain in the knee joint. You can do it the other leg heel. For example, for a minute massage point right heel on the left leg.
Point number 12 is located between the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones in the upper part of the foot. Pressing it relieves tension in the hips and shoulders, relieves pain in his side and acute pain. He felt the bones, touch tip of your finger to the desired point and press down just below the place where the bones are connected.