This document provides information on using acupressure for minor aches and pains. It advises that acupressure works best for minor issues but should not replace medical treatment for acute or persistent symptoms. The document lists some circumstances where acupressure is not recommended, such as during late pregnancy, with heart conditions, or before strenuous exercise. It then describes how to use the PointFinder website to look up acupressure points that may help specific pains or symptoms.

1. Fast, Free Relief
From Aches and Pains

2.  Acupressure works best for minor aches and pains
 Don’t use acupressure as your only form of treatment;
consult with a licensed health care provider if you have
symptoms that are acute or persistent
 Acupressure is not recommended:
 If you are more than 3 months pregnant
 If you have a heart condition
 Just before heavy exercise
 If the skin over the point is not smooth and healthy
PointFinder expresses the opinions of the author and should not be
construed as medical advice

3. Visit in
a Web
browser
(mobile or
desktop)
No app
download
required

4. Choose a
figure, male or
female, front or
back, and click.
You can also pick
from a list of
body areas.

5. Symptoms
affecting any
or all body
areas are
found under
“Whole Body”
All pain areas and symptoms
are listed under “A-Z”

6. Find the list
item closest
to whatever
pain or
symptom
you are
experiencing

11. If there’s no improvement, try the
next point on the list
Repeat until you find an
acupressure point that helps
Stop when you find a point that
makes you feel better

12.  The symptom may return after a while
 Periodically repeat self-treatment using the
point or points that helped, until the
symptom goes away
 It can take several repetitions to get rid of
the symptom completely
 If your symptoms are acute or persistent,
consult with a licensed health care provider

13. For your interest in acupressure and
PointFinder
http://pointfinder.org