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Acupressure for Fibromyalgia
Relieve Soreness, Aches & Pains
Soreness is a common symptom of fibromyalgia. You can achieve good results relieving soreness, stress and stiffness, by using Acupressure with slow, deep breathing. Gently holding potent Acupressure points can also relieve other common fibromyalgia symptoms, such as aches and pains, overwhelm, excessive worry, and sleep disorders. By using light touch on sore Acupressure points daily, you can begin to restore your health and wellbeing.
To relieve soreness, aches, and pains, hold the following four powerful Acupressure points for 2 to 3 minutes, while breathing deeply.
Acupressure Fibromyalgia Routine
GV 16: Wind Mansion Point
GV16 is an excellent fibromyalgia point that relieves all kinds of pain and benefits your brain's health. This point is located in the center of the back of your head, in the large hollow under the base of the skull. This pain-relief point clears the head, benefits the central nervous system, and releases mental stress. GV16 relieves neck pain, stiffness, headaches, pain and soreness in general, sore throat, hypertension, nightmares, trauma, fear, insomnia.
GB 20: Gates of Consciousness Points1
GB20 relieves chronic tension and soreness anywhere on the body. These points are located in the hollows below the base of the skull, three finger-widths out from the midline. GB20 governs relaxation and the release of endorphins, benefits the brain, relieves trauma and pain, and is especially good for headaches and neck pain.
GV 24.5: Third Eye Point2
GV24.5 is an effective point for relieving fibromyalgia by relaxing the nervous system, and balancing the pituatary and pineal glands. The Third Eye is found between the eyebrows, in the indentation where the bridge of the nose meets the forehead. This Acupressure point balances the function of the pituitary gland and relieves anxiety, emotional trauma, and dizziness.
CV 6: Sea of Energy Point3
The Sea of Energy is located two finger-widths below the center of your belly button. It benefits the body’s internal condition, especially the colon, kidneys, immune system, and the sexual and urinary systems, and it also heightens self-healing.
This fibromyalgia point strengthens the core of your body, including your abdominal muscles, intestines, and uro-reproductive system.
Your finger pressure should always be applied gradually. Go even slower and more carefully into the abdomen if you’re elderly or sick. Be very gentle if you’re pregnant, using only the palm of your hand. CV6 revives the body’s healing processes and develops vitality.
This fibromyalgia point strengthens the core of your body, including your abdominal muscles, intestines, and uro-reproductive system.
Your finger pressure should always be applied gradually. Go even slower and more carefully into the abdomen if you’re elderly or sick. Be very gentle if you’re pregnant, using only the palm of your hand. CV6 revives the body’s healing processes and develops vitality.
Recipes for Reducing Your Soreness
Practice the following routines twice daily for at least a few months.
1. Practice the Acupressure four-point routine above while taking slow, deep breathes.
2. Practice Less Stress: Qi Gong Breathing Exercises, a 20-minute video routine daily.
You’ll get the best results by practicing twice a day, for several months. Immediately after, be sure to relax deeply for 5 to 10 minutes or take a brief nap to fully discover the benefits.
Once you get relief and feel better, practice these breathing exercises just once a day for maintenance.
2. Practice Less Stress: Qi Gong Breathing Exercises, a 20-minute video routine daily.
You’ll get the best results by practicing twice a day, for several months. Immediately after, be sure to relax deeply for 5 to 10 minutes or take a brief nap to fully discover the benefits.
Once you get relief and feel better, practice these breathing exercises just once a day for maintenance.
1 For GB 20, the Gates of Consciousness points video, check out Headaches, Neck Pain, Stress, Insomnia & Pain Relief.
2 For GV 24.5, the Third Eye point, see these three techniques
Balance Your Hormones, Boost Your Immunity & Intuition.
3 For CV 6, the Sea of Energy point, take a look at
Develop Better Digestion, Sexuality & Vitality with CV 6.
2 For GV 24.5, the Third Eye point, see these three techniques
Balance Your Hormones, Boost Your Immunity & Intuition.
3 For CV 6, the Sea of Energy point, take a look at
Develop Better Digestion, Sexuality & Vitality with CV 6.