How Acupressure Can Alleviate Pain Using Pressure Points

Joining The Valley

One pressure point that many people are aware of is known as Joining the Valley. It can be found between the thumb and index finger. Benefits from using acupressure here include relieving headaches, toothaches, arthritis, shoulder pain, and tension in the neck. This is an easy pressure point to use, as it simply requires massaging the area with your other hand. You will want to be massaging the fleshy part of your hand, where the muscles for your thumb and index finger connect. Doing this for a few minutes can result in significant improvements in your overall well being. Some individuals believe that massaging the Joining the Valley pressure point is most effective when you have your hand balled into a fist. Others leave their fingers extended, but keep minimal space between their index and thumb. This pressure point helps to stimulate your body's lymphatic and circulatory systems.

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