The Pain Relief

Acupressure Booklet
Easy to Learn Top 7 Points

Bob Wong Licensed Acupuncturist

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This book is meant to be for informational purposes only. This is not to be
considered medical advice or claim to cure treat or fix  any medical issues.
Ask your physician or local GP if you are unsure or uncertain before doing
anything in this manual. Always ask a health professional if you are unwell.
DO NOT use any of this if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant. By
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 What is Acupressure?
Acupressure is derived from Chinese medicine and dates back to
several thousand years. It is based off of channel theory and
treats the body holistically. The Chinese found that when certain
points or the body were pressed or stimulated, other parts of the
body would respond and also start to feel better. They also found
that there was a connection between different points and the
inner organs. For example, when a point such as St 36 on the
outside shin was stimulated, they found that the patients
digestion would improve. Numerous studies have also shown that
when acupuncture was applied at the same point St 36 in rats,
they found improved peristalsis (contractions that moves food to
different processing stations in the digestive tract) as well.

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The main difference between acupuncture and acupressure is
that with acupuncture, the use of sterile hair-thin needles are
used and with acupressure, you are using your fingers or another
tool. The theory is exactly the same with both. Acupressure is
completely safe and easy to use and learn. The purpose of this
book is to give you the tools and basic understanding of the seven
most commonly used points Ive seen to be most effective in my
clinical practice.
Several years ago, I was at the clinic when a lady came in with
severe abdominal pain. She could barely stand and could barely
talk because the pain was so intense. I advised her to go to the
Emergency room but she refused. I did a quick exam and told her
I believed she was having a gallstone attack and told her get to the
emergency room right away but she still refused.

The pain started after she had been drinking heavily by herself for
several nights in a row. It gradually became on stronger and
stronger.She asked if there was anything I could do for her and I
told her we could do acupressure but if it does not work she
would need to go the hospital immediately and possibly have her
gallbladder removed. I proceeded to do acupressure on point
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GB34 on the outside of her leg and within minutes the pain
started to subside. I gave her a call the next day and she reported
that most of the pain had gone. She went for a scan and it was
confirmed that she had gallstones but she still refused to do
surgery.

After a course of treatment and dietary and lifestyle adjustments

she was able to avoid having her gallbladder removed. With that
being said, cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder) is a very
serious medical condition and we always advise all our patients to
seek medical attention or go to the ER. If you have these
symptoms go to see a medical doctor right away. We never
suggest that this is a replacement for medical treatment but I
thought I'd share this interesting story for educational purposes
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 What is Acupressure?

We had another amazing experience with acupressure when my

wife was pregnant with our son. My wife was 38 weeks pregnant
at the time and our obstetrician wanted her to have labour
induction at 39 weeks. My wife had read many horror stories of
how uncomfortable and traumatising that process would be and
she was adamant on having the baby come naturally. I did not
have much experience at the time but thought I would try a few
acupressure points from my training anyway just to see if it would
help. I did several points such as Li4, sp9, and stimulated bl31 on
her lower back. Surprisingly, within a few minutes she said she
felt a strange sensation and she had to go to the restroom. And
then it happended. Her water broke and off we went to the
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hospital. We continued to the acupressure while she was in
labour and 6 hours later she gave birth to our son Noah and was
able to avoid labour induction. I strongly believe that acupressure
played a major role in helping my wife with the labour
process.Since then, I have seen many pregnant women with
pregnancy support and help them get the labour process started
in my clinic.

Does acupressure and acupuncture work for everyone? The

simple straight forward answer is no. However, from what I have
seen in my last ten years of clinical experience it works for most
people of the general population.  
 How Does Acupressure work?
As my mentor Jimmy Yen would explain it, acupressure works
the same as acupuncture. It does two things: The first thing
acupressure does is circulate blood. Depending on which part
of the body is stimulated, we can move blood to any area of the
body. It can be for the neck, shoudler, back and even the
organs. The second thing acupressure does, is that it re-trains
the brain to move blood to those areas by itself. With
pharmaceutical drugs, you can take them and they reduce
inflammation but once you stop, the inflammation comes right
back and you are back to square one. With acupressure and
acupuncture, you can re-train your brain to move blood to
those areas in pain by itself and that is why acupressure is
. phenomenal at treating chronic pain issues. Now will it work for
you? Since you've never tried we do not know. But acupressure
and acupuncture are black and white. Either it will work or it
won't. The only way to find out is to try the points disccused in
this book. In my 10 years of clnical experience, at least 70+
percent of our patients experience either instant relief from
pain or a reduction of pain shortly after and I hope you can
experience the same as well.

There is one another concept of how acupressure works that I

learned from one of my former teachers Dr. Richard Tan which
is called the "imaging." The concept of imaging basically says
that joints that are similar in structure treat each other.
 
 How Does Acupressure work?
For example, the joint closest in resemblance to the knee
would be the elbow. The wrists can treat the ankle and the
shoulders can treat the hips and so forth. It is his teachings that
revolutionised the industry acupuncturists. I was fortunate
enough to learn from him and use his teachings in my clinic
everyday.
 
 

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 How to do Acupressure

There are over 365 points in the body. Some practicioners say
there are even more. In this book I have removed adn simplifed
things in a way where you can just look for a pain area and find
the point you are looking for straight away. The easiest and
simplest way to find points in my experience is to find the points
closest to the bone right off the tendon. This is where most of the
dense nerve bundles are and when we need that stimulation in
order help re-train the brain to move blood to different parts of
the body.

Common sensations you may feel are soreness, achy dull

sensation, tingling, are all very normal when you stimulate the
points but it should not last for more than a minute. You do not
.want too much pressure but the most common mistake I see is

that people usually do not apply enough pressure. If there is not

enough pressure there will not be enough stimulus to get the
brain activated and move blood.

Another common misconception is that peiple think acupressure

points are a small point. In actuality acupressure points are more
a general area almost the size of a gumball. If sometimes you are
pressing and don't feel anything you can try pressing around the
area until you do feel a sore aching sensation.

In a nutshell, the best and easiest way to find pressure points is

try to be as close to the bone or tendon as possible and have
enough pressure.

How to do acupressure video for reference as well:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U4CP2sFHbA
 Cautions

Do not use too much force. (should not be painful afterwards)

Do not do acupressure on open wounds, sores, burns, or
broken bones/skin.
Caution must be taken if pregnant. If unsure consult your GP
or Obstetrician.
Do not use if you have an infection over an area or tumour.

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 Why top 7 points?

According to the Pareto principle, roughly 80% of the effects

come from 20% of the causes. For example, 80% of the time you
only wear 20% of what is in your closet. Most of car accidents
happen at 20% of the same spots. 20% of a companies products
results in 80% of its sales. With that being said, 20% of
acupressure points are used up to 80% of the time for most
chronic pain and illnesses. Although there are over 360 plus
acupressure points that exist (possibly even thousands more)
the vast majority of the time, we are using no more than a select
few. I have taken the 7 most common points that I use mostly in
my clinic and included them in this booklet. I have made it
simplified in a way that it is easy to learn and use for you right
away.
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 Limits of Acupressure

Acupressure is phenomenal for pain relief and many chronic

ailments. However, it is not to be considered primary care or a
cure for everything. These points are meant to give you relief and
improve your quality of life so you are able to do your own self
maintenance. Things such as proper diet, exercise, and self are
required to get rid of pain and inflammation and keep it away for
good. Acupressure is meant to be only one piece of the puzzle
when it comes to true health. It is not meant to replace a healthy
diet or exercise. Simply pressing some points will not take away
years of poor posture of lifestyle habits. True pain will not go away
until you make lifestyle changes. The true cause of pain is
generally caused by three main factors:
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1) Emotional stress ( anxiety or emotional trauma)

2) Physical stress (repetitive strain postural issues)
3) Chemical stress (contaminants in food, alcohol, diet)

Acupressure will get you symptomatic relief but if you do not

make these adjustments in lifestyle, the pain will almost always
come back. The best thing to do is to check in with your local
health care practitioner such as an acupuncturist, chiropractor, or
naturopath to help you get to the root of the problem.

With that being said, acupressure does work for most people. The
only time it does not work is when something is too far
structurally gone (broken bone, degenerated discs, tumour)
 Ling Gu

Location: At the junction of the index and thumb all the

way up until you can not go any further.

Indications

Headaches
Lower back pain
Indigestion
Bloating and constipation
*Do Not Use if Pregnant*
Ling Gu
If there is one point that I hope you learn from this book, it would
be this acupressure point. It is mainly used is for lower back pain
but can be also be used for a variety of different ailments as well
such as headache, anxiety, and overall general health. This point is
part of the Master Tung system in Acupunctture and is one of the
most powerful acupressure points that can also provide instant
relief for, sciatica, dizziness, migraine, and period pain. It is pretty
much an "instant relief point" for the entire body. If you have pain
anywhere in the body and don't know what to do, just find this
point and press.

How to use:

Locate the point. (It is better to be close off the bone or tendon
from
. your index and thumb) If you have low back pain, headache
or migraine press and hold for 15-30 sec until you feel a dull or
achy sensation. Press and hold for up to 2 minutes.

*Make sure to press on the opposite side of where your pain is.
For example, if you have right side back pain, make sure to press
the left side (opposite side.) If you have left side back pain vice
versa. For pain on both sides, do both left and right hands.

Case Study

I had a patient had come in with chronic back pain one day and
after several failed surgeries and taking half a dozen pain meds for
years, he was still in all sorts of pain and agony. He was also
experiencing sciatic pain shooting down his leg. We did a
treatment and we used this exact point and almost straight away
he felt the pain fade away. After the session was over he got off
the table and sat down and stared off into space. I asked him if he
was alright. His reply was: "I can't remember the last time I felt this
amount of pain relief. I forgot how it felt to be normal."
Ling Gu
We did several intense courses of acupuncture afterward and
although we were never able to get rid of the pain completely due
the severe structural damage, we were able to get him to ween off
many of the drugs and opioids he was taking.

Another instance was when my mother-in-law was visiting from

South Korea. My wife had just given birth to our son and my
mother-in-law was here for the month helping us with the baby.
She woke up one morning to help change the diaper and her back
seized up as she was reaching over the cot. Immediately she had
to sit down and couldn't move. Right away used the Ling Gu
acupressure point and within in minutes her back pain eased off.
After that the pain never came back. Yes, it can be that simple
and quick to get rid of back pain if it is in the early stages and
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there is no severe structural damage.

How to use Ling Gu for lower back pain:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=970X46ILAAY&t=40s
 li11
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Li 11 (Qu Chi)
Location: At the end of the elbow crease. On finger breadth out.

indications:

Indigestion,
knee pain
bloating 
indigestion
Jaw pain
 Li 11 Qu Chi)
This point runs along the large intestine pathway. It is used for
digestive issues such as gas and bloating. I use it mostly for knee
pain and jaw tension. It is a great image of the knee. The best way
to find this point is to flex your elbow and right where you see the
end of the elbow crease push and look for tender spots around
that area.

How to use:

Press and hold for 15-30 seconds around the elbow crease area.
You can find the spots and press up to two minutes each side. If
the pain is right side knee them do the opposite side elbow. If pain
is on both sides then do left and right side.

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Case Study

One time I was at a party with some other buddies that trained
brazilian jiu jitsu. One of the guys had just injured his knee a few
weeks prior and was complaining of pain. I took him aside and
asked him to give me his elbow. I pressed LI11 point and tender
spots on his elbow for almost two minutes and then asked him to
try flexing his knee. To his surprise and mine he said it actually felt
better instantly. It was amazing! The injury did take several months
to heal but it definitely sped up the process.

How to use Li11 for Knee pain:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBmvA_l2RcQ&t=38s
 pc6

Pc 6 (Nei Guan)
Location: On the inside of the wrist, three finger breadths away
from the wrist crease in between the two tendons.

Indications

Nausea / morning sickness

Acid reflux & indigestion
Insomnia sleep problems
 Pc 6 (Nei Guan)

This point was actually the first acupressure point I ever learned.
During my undergraduate studies I was invited to an integrative
medicine conference. At the time I had no interest in Chinese
Medicine. One of the speakers was a medical doctor who also
happened to practice acupuncture and studied in China. He did a
demonstration of presented some interesting studies on
acupuncture and spoke about PC6 for nausea and morning
sickness. This point is the same point used when you go to the
pharmacy and buy the motion sickness bands. I had no idea at the
time, but this was my first introduction to this point that I would
use for many years to come.

PC6
. is the most common point used for nasuea and morning
sickness in Acupuncture and acupressure, It can also be used for
sea sickness, acid reflux, and indigestion as well.

How to use PC 6:
Locate the point between the two tendons of your wrist. Press
and hold for 15-30 seconds. Look for sore or tender spot. You
should feel a dull ache that may go down to your middle finger.
Can be applied to both hands for best results.

How to use PC 6 for nausea:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFFvUxgS4Wg

 
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St 36 (Zu San Li)

Location: On the outside shin. If you follow the outside ankle and
run your finger all the way up until you hit your knee just off the
crevice will the point.

Indications

Indigestion
Jaw pain & jaw tightness
Elbow Pain
Constipation
Shoulder Pain
Headaches
Fatigue
 St 36 (Zu San Li)
This point St 36 lies on the stomach pathway and has a great
effect on anything digestion. It can be used for bloating,
constipation, bloating, and a host of other digestive issues.

My first experience with St 36 was when I had acupuncture for the

first time. I had gone out and had some bad street food and
ended up having severe stomach pain and constipation. It was so
painful I could barely get out bed to go see a doctor. My dorm was
literally around the corner at the university teaching hospital but I
was in so much pain that I could barely walk to the ER. Luckily, my
roommate at the time was an acupuncturist and he did an
acupuncture treatment on me. He placed needles on my hands,
abdomen, and on the leg at St 36. I remember St 36 very
specifically because it was very strong and I felt a shooting
sensation down my leg. Shortly after that, I felt a slight tingling in
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my abdomen and the pain in my stomach slowly dissipated. A few
minutes after that the pain went away immediately and I had to go
the toilet. I wasn't fully convinced it was the acupuncture that
helped so I did the same thing again the following week: I went out
had the same street food and came home with the same horrible
indigestion and stomach pain. My roommate did the same
treatment at St 36 and we had the same result with the pain going
away within minutes and me running to the toilet. I learned two
things from that experience: 1) acupuncture works for digestive
issues and 2) Never have dirty street food in China.
 St 36 (Zu San Li)
How to use St 36:
After you locate the point on your outside shin just below your
knee, press and hold for 15-30 seconds. You can also press that
entire area around the outside shin jsut below your kneecap. This
can be very useful for digestive issues and also shoulder and jaw
pain. Use on opposite side of where the pain usually is.

How to use St 36 for shoulder pain:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMLoZG39WN0

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Lv 3 (Tai Chong)
Location: In between the tendons of the first big toe and the
second toe.

Indications

Stress & anxiety

Dry eyes
Headaches migraines
 Lv 3 (Tai Chong)

This point is mainly used for headaches and migraines and for dry
eyes. It is on the liver channel which corresponds to anger in
Chinese medicine. It can be used to calming anxiety and even
period pain as well.

One time I had a patient come in for lower back pain but as she
was on the table getting acupuncture she mentioned she had dry
eyes from being on the computer all day. I inserted a needle at
Lv3 and almost right away the eyes did not feel as dry. You can
also achieve the same result with acupressure as well.

How to use Lv 3:
Press along the tender spot between your big toe and your
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second toe. It is generally located in between the two tendons. Its
best to find the most tender spot between the toes.

How to use Lv3 for Headaches:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUx60ebJZk8
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Sp 6 (San Yin Jiao)

Location: Inside of ankle, four finger breadths above the ankle
right off the inner shin bone.

Indications

Gynaecological issues, period pain

Infertility IFV support
Groin Pain
Labour induction
 Sp 6 (San Yin Jiao)
This is perhaps one of the best pressure points for anything
gynaecology related. It is used for period pain, menstrual
cramping, and labour induction. There are even studies from
midwives that say this point can help the cervix ripen and dilate
during labour and childbirth. This point Sp 6 is lies directly on the
crossing point between the Kidney, Spleen, and Liver pathways in
Chinese medicine which is why it is so powerful. In clinic I use this
point mostly for my fertility patients and people coming in for
menstrual female related disorders. For other more complicated
issues such as infertility, cysts, endometriosis, and other hormonal
issues it is best to seek a licensed acupuncturist to get you a more
comprehensive treatment plan. For the purposes of this book I
recommend using this for period pain which can help you alleviate
some of the pain.
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How to use SP 6:
On your inside ankle, take four fingers and place it on your inside
 shin. Look for a tender spot just off the inside shin and press the
area 15-30 seconds for up to 2 min. You can do both legs twice a
day or as needed for period cramps.

How to use SP 6 Demonstration:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My73M_ChfAc
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Ht 7 Shen Men
Location: On the pinky side of the wrist just as off the crease of
the wrist there will be a tender spot.

Indications

Neck and shoulder pain (traps)

Anxiety insomnia
Ankle pain
 Ht 7 Shen Men
This point lies on the heart pathway in Chinese Medicine. It is a
great image of the shoulder and trapezius area. I use it mostly in
clinic for tight neck and traps as well as anxiety. I recently posted a
Tik Tok video and it has almost over 200k views and comments
have also been very positive from people saying it had worked for
them. I actually had no idea how many people out there have neck
and shoulder pain out there!

How to use HT 7:

Press along the pinky side area just above your wrist for about 15-
30 seconds on both hands. You should feel a dull or achy
sensation afterwards, try rolling your shoulders forward and
backwards. Most people will say they feel an immediate release in
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the traps. You can also do neck stretches and roll out the
shoulders with a massage ball to keep the pain from coming back.

How to use HT 7 for neck and shoulder pain:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVcucAw1hGg
 Conclusion
I hope you were able to gain something from this booklet that
will hopefully improve your queality of life. Although these
points do work for most poeple they will not work for
everyone. They are merely a starting point to your journey
toward better health. Acupressure is and can be very
powerful for pain relief and chronic illnesses but is only a
 piece of the puzzle when it comes to health. In order to get
rid of pain and keep it away, lifestyle changes such as good
dieting, proper sleep, and excercise are required to maintain
good health.
I hope this finds you well and please feel free to contact me
via social media or other channels if you have any questions.

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 About the Author

Bob Wong is an AHPRA licensed, sixth

generation acupuncturist from the USA. He  currently works from
his acupuncture Brisbane clinic. He has experience working in
China, USA, and Australia with a special focus in chronic
pain, Pregnancy Care, Neurological Disorders, Bell’s palsy, and
other musculoskeletal ailments.

Bob Wong spent 8 years training and learning from some of the
.best acupuncturists in southern China at the Guangzhou
University of Chinese Medicine. His goal now is to help as many
people he can through natural methods of healing.

When not treating patients, Bob Wong does lecturing and

workshops and is on the board of the advisors for
the Acupuncture Now Foundation.Bob Wong has a great interest
in emphasizing the importance of preventative medicine. His goal
is to help people realize some of the unhealthy patterns and
habits they may have in their lives thereby allowing them to take
an active part in their own healing process.

Instead of the common band-aid approach, whereby the

symptoms are merely masked by conventional drugs for certain
ailments, he believes it is much more beneficial  to get to the root
of what causes the problem.
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