THE ACUPRESSURE POINTS YOU NEED TO KNOW TO QUICKLY RELIEVE GAS, BLOATING AND STOMACH PAIN

Acupressure is an extremely beneficial technique, which is a part of the alternative medicine, and binds the benefits of both, acupuncture and pressure.

Stomach gas and indigestion problems can be cured by various acupressure points.  Acupressure points are very helpful in relieving various stomach problems including gas, acidity, indigestion, etc. Acupressure points can reduce the gas in stomach and other indigestion problems gradually.

Acupressure Points have several spots on Feet, Hands and Stomach which should be stimulated on daily basis. There are many reasons behind various Stomach Problems i.e. improper food, fast eating, irrelevant time eating, Spicy and Sour food, Oily food, Junk food etc. Moreover, alcohol, tobacco, smoking habits is also responsible for Gas and Stomach related problems. Here we will discuss about Acupressure Points for Gas in Stomach and Indigestion Problems and applying methods as well as benefits.

• STOMACH POINTS

Location: They are located on the middle lines of the body, the first one is just above the navel (Center of Energy), and the other one is a few centimeters below it (Sea of Energy).

Treatment: In order to treat gas issues, you should press these points on the stomach, in order to relieve constipation, reduce abdominal contraction, treat stomach pains, heal frustration, soothe lower back pain, reduce emotional stress and soothe heartburn. For best results, do this treatment regularly.

• LOWER BACK POINTS

Location: The acupressure points for gas on the lower back are four, located around the waistline, on the lower body side. They are also known as the Sea of Vitality.

Treatment: Pressing these points will lead to abdominal pain relief, reduction of stomachaches, and preventing gas. In the case of a weak back, do not exercise these pressure points in order to avoid further complications.

• HAND POINTS

Location: They can be found on the inside of the wrists, and are also known as Inner Gate Point.

Treatment: Apply pressure on these points to relieve nausea, pain in the stomach, and improve digestion.

• THREE YIN CROSSING

Location: You can find this point around 3- finger widths above the bone of the inner ankle.

Treatment: Pres this point in order to treat all lower abdomen issues- including colitis, flatulence, and abdominal distention.

• POINTS ON FEET

Location: There are 2 essential shiatsu acupressure points for gas on the feet. Cross the ankle over the knee, and find them with the thumb. One is on the top of the arch, a finger’s width away from the foot’s ball, and the other is where the bones of the second and big toe meet on the foot’s top.

Treatment: Press the first point for a minute in order to calm the stomach, reduce gas, and stimulate circulation. Also, you can press the other for a minute to reduce gas and bloating as well.

• LEG THREE MILES

Location: These points are otherwise known as Zu San Li, or ‘leg three miles’, referring to the power of these points to provide energy for a 3-mile walk.

In order to locate this point, you should bend the leg a bit, and place 4 fingers below the kneecap. You should start with the index finger at the base of the kneecap, while the other fingers remain directly below it. The point is located on the place of your little finger, on the outer side of your shin bone.

Treatment: The pressure of this point will provide high body energy, it will relieve gas, bloating, nausea, improve digestion, it will strengthen the immunity, relieve other digestive disorders like constipation and diarrhea.

How to apply acupressure against gas:

• Apply light pressure on the described points
• Apply 4 levels of pressure, pressing deeper every time
• The deepest point should be massaged in circular motion
• Use essential oil of your choosing, while doing acupressure or after the therapy
• Ask someone to help you if you have trouble reaching some points
• Relax and breath deep while receiving the massage