Diagram Of Acupressure Points And Their Locations

A body model and a diagram of acupressure points are an essential tool for everybody who wants to do acupressure. Locations of acu points can be found all over the body along so called meridians.

If you look at a chart, you will notice that the body is literally covered with them from head to toe, respectively paw or hoof .

The location of an acupressure point determines how effective it is. Points located along the extremities, also called distal points, are usually more powerful.

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During an acupressure treatment you may have noticed that the therapist uses points that seem to be quite far from the sites where the actual pain occurs or the medical problem lies.

 

These distal acupressure points show a much more effective and powerful impact, because it is easier to access them and stimulate nerve fibres through them.

This way it is possible to modulate the energy of the body that is imagined to flow through meridians or channels.

Determination of the exact location of acupressure points is extremely important. Their identification requires a good knowledge of anatomic structures of all species you plan to treat.

If you miss an acu point even by only a centimeter or two, it can significantly decrease its effectiveness of treatment.

You can get diagrams displaying acupressure point locations in various places off and on line.

 

Best is to back up finding acupressure point locations with credible resources and books and to practice point selection over and over.