What are commonly used acupuncture points?
There are literally hundreds of acupuncture points on the body — too many to name. Here are three that are commonly used and that you can massage yourself. • Large intestine 4 (L14): This is in the soft, fleshy web between your thumb and forefinger. • Liver 3 (LR-3): This is in the soft flesh that sits between your big and 2nd toes. It’s an area similar to L14. • Spleen 6 (SP-6): This is about three finger widths above your inner anklebone. It is a tender area of the lower calf muscle. You can try massaging these points with your fingers and thumbs for a few minutes one or two times a day, several times a week. You should feel some tenderness or a dull achy sensation when you apply pressure.
