How to Relieve Wrist Pain with Acupressure

Acupressure is the use of gentle pressure on key points of the body to relieve pain or other ailment. Those who use their hands for a living will most likely experience some kind of wrist pain at some point in their career. Computer geeks and athletes alike will find the ability to relieve wrist pain through a simple acupressure technique a blessing.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Place the fingers of your left hand on the inside of your right forearm with your thumb directly behind your fingers on the opposite side of your arm. Your thumb should be about 1 1/2 inches below the crease of your wrist. Press both your thumb and fingers into your arm firmly. Continue this for about 1 minute. Repeat with your right hand on top of your left forearm.

2. Using the same general hand formation, place your left hand on your outer right wrist about where the wrist crease is. Your fingers should be in the same place on the inner wrist.

3. Locate the hollow places between the bone in your wrist with your thumb and fingers. Gradually apply firm pressure here.

4. Breathe deeply in long, slow breaths. Continue to press on this spot for about 1 minute, or until the pain subsides.

5. Loosen your grip and hold your hand lightly while you continue to breathe.

6. Let up completely on the pressure and do the same for the opposite hand.

Tips & Warnings

• If using your hands to press these points hurts your hands, then you can use your knuckles just as effectively.
• Elevate your hands during this exercise to reduce any swelling.
• If pain is severe and persistent, see a medical professional.