Acupressure Point Sp 4 for Relieving
Indigestion, Foot Cramps and Cold Feet

Location

Sp 4 is in the upper arch of the foot, one thumb-width from the ball of the foot.

How to Press Sp 4

Try using your thumb to press this Acupressure point. Put your left ankle on your right knee, and use your left thumb to hold the point on your left foot. Your fingers will be on the opposite side of your foot. Slowly press the point and hold for 1-2 minutes, breathing deeply. Gradually release the point, and then switch to the other foot.

Alternate Method

You can also tape an almond, kidney or Lima bean on your Sp 4 Acupressure points, on both sides. Then cover them with a sock when you’re wearing shoes.

Slowly build up the time you wear the beans on both sides within your shoes. (Just don’t let them tell you that you’re full of beans!) You might wear the taped bean or almond on the point for an hour or so to start. After a week, you can wear it for two hours. After another week, build up to about three hours. That way, you’re gradually increasing the amount of time you stimulate these Acupressure points.

Why Sp 4 Works

These Acupressure points balance the Earth Element, helping you feel grounded and more present on the Earth. Sp 4 also harmonizes the Stomach and Spleen Meridians, which govern digestion and your body’s ability to function in harmony and be well.

Digestive Aid

Acupressure Point Sp 4 on the arch of the foot, balances your digestive system by harmonizing the Stomach, Spleen and Pancreas. It also balances blood sugar levels, so it's good for hypoglycemia, indigestion, stomachaches, bloating and edema. This is an excellent point for relieving appetite imbalances and curtailing food cravings.

Master Foot Point

Sp 4 is also good for cold feet since it reduces inflammation, relaxes muscular tension and increases circulation within the whole body. Thus it's used to reduce fibromyalgia pain, gout, foot cramps, and plantar fasciitis. This is a unique point for inhibiting the herpes virus along with holding P 6.

Women's Health

Since the Spleen meridian nourishes the uterus, Sp 4 is also good for a variety of female reproductive issues such as for relieving menstrual cramps, PMS, dysmenorrhea, and menopausal symptoms.

Emotional Benefits

Known as the “Grandparent – Grandchild” point, this Acupressure point has many physical and emotional benefits. It calms restlessness, anxiety, reduces worry, and overwhelm. Use Sp 4 if you have one or more of these complaints.