When it comes to promoting well-being and good health, traditional Chinese medicine has a rich history of utilising pressure points. Among these points, the L14 pressure point (also known as Hegu) holds a prominent position. This pressure point is located on the back of your hand and is believed to provide a wide range of potential benefits. Therefore, this point is considered a valuable tool for alleviating pain and improving one’s overall health and well-being.
Where is the L14 pressure point?
The acupuncture point L14 is found on the back of your hand. It is found between your thumb and index finger. Stimulating this point can help with headaches and pains.
How do you find the L14 pressure point?
You can find the L14 pressure point by following these steps:
- Position your hands so that the fingers are pointing up and the back of the hand must be facing you.
- Use the thumb of your other hand and place it in the space between the thumb and index finger. This is where you’ll find the L14 pressure point.
- If you have any trouble finding this point, squeeze your index and thumb fingers together. You will notice a slight bulge in the muscle between these fingers. The pressure point will be the highest point of the bulge.
- Once the pressure point is found, you can relax your hand.
When not to do acupressure on the L14 point?
You must not do acupressure on this pressure point in the following scenarios:
- Do not press the point if you are pregnant
- Do not press the point if the skin is near or at the point of blistering or peeling.
- Do not press the point if there’s an open wound near or at the point.
Potential benefits of stimulating the L14 pressure point
TCM theory suggests that the acupuncture point L14 plays a key role in regulating the flow of qi. Through the stimulation of this point, you can experience the following benefits:
- Pain relief – Stimulation of this pressure point is popular for managing toothaches, headaches, and even menstrual cramps.
- Reduction of stress – This point is believed to influence the nervous system, potentially reducing anxiety and promoting relaxation. So, stimulating this point might be helpful in the management of insomnia and nausea.
- Enhanced digestion – The L14 pressure point associated with the large intestine meridian. Practitioners believe that stimulating this point might alleviate nausea and constipation, and aid digestion.
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