How to Use Acupressure Points for Lower Back Pain

Low back pain can be caused by a number of problems. From excessive standing to excessive sitting and even excessive exercise, it's hard to cope with pain in your lower back. But you can ease your pain without medication through acupressure. Through acupressure, you massage key pressure points until you feel relief. The key to finding relief from lower back pain is to find the right pressure point.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Stand straight and find the pressure point located in your lower back between the second and third lumbar vertebrae. The point is about three finger widths away from your spine at waist level. If you have trouble reaching this area, you can ask a friend or partner to help you. If you're working with a partner, you can lean into his hands for added pressure.

2. Apply pressure until you find the area that is the most tender. This is the pressure point you need to focus on. Not only does this point relieve lower back pain, it also fortifies the immune system and helps fight fatigue.

3. Massage this for three to five minutes or until you feel relief. For the best results, use the tip of your finger, your knuckle or the eraser end of a pencil. Acupressure works best after acupuncture, so you can talk to your acupuncturist about points that give you the best results.

Tips & Warnings

• Acupressure is not designed to replace standard medical procedures and treatments. If you are seriously injured or if your symptoms persist, seek medical attention. You also should not use acupressure if you are pregnant, have a heart condition or if the point is under a mole, varicose vein, bruise or any other break in the skin. You should not use acupressure within 20 minutes of bathing, eating a large meal or exercising.

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