How to get rid of foot pain with acupressure

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Steps
Method 1 of 3: Foot points
Method 2 of 3: The ball of the foot
Method 3 of 3: Top of the foot
Tips

Foot pain can be caused by trauma, repetitive movements, prolonged standing or sitting, and even displacement in the hip or knee joint. In addition to traditional medicine, you can relieve pain by referring to the methods of ancient Chinese medicine, in particular, acupressure.The mechanisms of action of acupressure are similar to those of acupuncture methods. Both methods target specific points on your body in order to influence the energy of the body and help reduce pain. The difference between acupressure lies in the fact that the impact on the points is not with needles and finger pressure. In addition, this process promotes the release of endorphins, which also relieves pain. You can do the acupressure yourself or ask a friend to help you. The latter is preferable in case of severe pain, since it is easier to relax this way. This article will tell you which points you need to target to get rid of foot pain.

Steps

1 Determine the center of localization of pain. There are many active centers on the feet for acupressure. Since there is no single point for getting rid of any kind of foot pain, you can determine the cause. This will help you choose the correct target for exposure.
2 Target off-foot hotspots if your feet are too sore or bruised.
3 Place your finger on the ankle and slowly move it up along the triceps calf muscle. When you feel a "knot" just under the soft tissue of the muscle, stop. You have found a point called Bladder Active Point 58 in traditional Chinese medicine.
4 Move your finger diagonally towards the outside of the triceps muscle to locate Bladder Active Point 57.
5 Press hard on point 57 with your thumb for a second and see if you feel any impact. When you are sure that you have found the correct point, press and hold on it for 30 seconds to two minutes.
6 Check Bladder Active Point 58 by pushing it in for a second. Press and hold for 30 seconds to 2 minutes. These points are especially useful if you are having trouble regulating your foot motility.
7 Repeat on the other leg.

Method 1 of 3: Foot points

1 Place your thumb and forefinger on either side of your ankle Achilles tendon. The area on the outside of the ankle is called Bladder 60 Active Point. The point on the inside of the ankle is called Kidney Active Point 3.
2 Press firmly with your thumb and forefinger on both sides of this tendon and hold for a second to check if you have found the correct points. Then hold, pressing hard or moderately for 30 seconds to two minutes.
3 Repeat on the other ankle if you experience pain in both legs. The impact on these points will be especially effective if the problem is caused by heel spurs.
4 Find a point on the inner edge of the heel where the white and red leather transitions on both sides of the heel.
5 Press and hold for a second to make sure you find the correct point.
6 Press and hold, pressing very hard for 30 seconds to 2 minutes.
7 Find a point on the back edge of the heel where the white and red skin transitions, where the Achilles tendon ends. Press to test a point and massage, pressing very hard, between these three points.
8 Move your thumb to the center of the heel sole. Using the strength of your entire hand, push very hard on this point with your thumb. In the case of severe pain in the foot, this point can be extremely painful. Press very hard and hold for as long as you can tolerate.
9 Repeat on the other side if you have pain in both legs. These points will be especially effective if the pain is caused by plantar fasciitis or heel spurs.

Method 2 of 3: The ball of the foot

1 Place your thumb just below the center of the bulging part of the ball of your foot.
2 Press on this point with force and hold for 10 seconds to 2 minutes.
- For deeper stimulation of this point, clench the fingers of the opposing hand into a fist and strike this active point 30 times.

Method 3 of 3: Top of the foot

1 Find a point in the middle of the top of your foot, right near the base of your ankle. It is located approximately between the second and third toes. This point is called the "active point of the abdomen 42".
2 Press with medium force and hold for 10 to 30 seconds.
3 Move your finger down to a point located between the bases of the second and third fingers. This point is called the "Active Abdominal Point 44". Press and hold for 10 to 30 seconds.
4 Repeat on the other leg.

Tips

If your fingers are not very thin, it will be difficult for you to achieve the desired effect and act with the required force on the active points, since the affected area will not receive the necessary stimulation. To enhance the desired effect, you should use a pencil eraser.