Acupressure For Cold And Flu: Sore Throat (tonsillitis)

Sore throat is commonly due to an infection. Acupressure is often successful in alleviating the symptoms and speeding up full recovery by improving the function of immune system. Sit comfortably or lie down, close your eyes and breath deeply when massaging the active points.

STEP 1: Acupressure Point K27 - Start with a less painful side

STEP 1 Acupressure Point K27 - Start with a less painful side

Location: in the hollow under the clavicle, next to the breastbone. To find the point follow the clavicle until it connects to the breastbone. If you have difficulty following the clavicle bone, move shoulder back and forth.
Direction: apply firm deep strokes of pressure into the chest.
Duration: 1 min

STEP 2: Acupressure Point K27 - Switch to a more painful side

STEP 2 Acupressure Point K27 - Switch to a more painful side

Location: in the hollow under the clavicle, next to the breastbone. To find the point follow the clavicle until it connects to the breastbone. If you have difficulty following the clavicle bone, move shoulder back and forth.
Direction: apply firm deep strokes of pressure into the chest.
Duration: 1 min

STEP 3: Acupressure Point CV22

STEP 3 Acupressure Point CV22

Location: in the hollow directly below the Adam’s apple.
Direction: apply firm deep strokes of pressure in downward direction. The initial painful sensation will soon begin to subside
Duration: 1 min

STEP 4: Acupressure Point Li4 - This point is forbidden for pregnant women - Start with a less painful side

STEP 4 Acupressure Point Li4 - This point is forbidden for pregnant

Location: between thumb and index finger as indicated on the picture.
Direction: apply firm deep strokes of pressure in upward direction. The initial painful sensation will soon begin to subside.
Duration: 2 min

STEP 5: Acupressure Point Li4 - This point is forbidden for pregnant women - Switch to a more painful side

STEP 5 Acupressure Point Li4 - This point is forbidden for pregnant

Location: between thumb and index finger as indicated on the picture.
Direction: apply firm deep strokes of pressure in upward direction. The initial painful sensation will soon begin to subside.
Duration: 2 min

STEP 6: Acupressure Point St36 - This point is forbidden for pregnant women - Start with a less painful side

STEP 6 Acupressure Point St36 - This point is forbidden for

Location: with the tip of your index finger probe the area on the front side of a leg below the knee until you feel a slight dip.
Direction: apply firm deep strokes of pressure in downward direction. The initial painful sensation will soon begin to subside.
Duration: 1 min

STEP 7: Acupressure Point St36 - This point is forbidden for pregnant women - Switch to a more painful side

STEP 7 Acupressure Point St36 - This point is forbidden for

Location: with the tip of your index finger probe the area on the front side of a leg below the knee until you feel a slight dip.
Direction: apply firm deep strokes of pressure in downward direction. The initial painful sensation will soon begin to subside.
Duration: 1 min

Tags: Acupressure, Cold, Flu, Sore Throat

Category: Acupressure