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How to Self Treat Using Acupressure

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Acupressure stimulates the same points (meridians) as acupuncture but uses pressure instead of needles. This particular form of acupressure as self-treatment is called G-Jo acupressure and is primarily used for the alleviation of pain. The following steps will show how to self treat using acupressure.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Use G-Jo acupressure as a natural alternative for healing and pain relief. It is safe with few side effects and usually works instantly whereas aspirin and other over-the-counter medication can be abused and may have dangerous side effects.

  2. Step 2

    Study the G-Jo points. There are almost 200 of these pin-head sized spots that are associated with specific areas or functions of the body. The ailing area or function is treated by stimulating the related G-Jo point in a particular way.

  3. Step 3

    Examine the use of multiple G-Jo points. There may be as many as 20 points for a particular ailment, although there are usually only one or two optimum points that cause prompt pain relief and stimulate self-healing.

  4. Step 4

    Stimulate the desired G-Jo point. This can require deep probing with as much as 20 pounds of pressure using a thumb tip, bent knuckle or eraser end of a pencil. The G-Jo point will feel like a toothache or pinched nerve when properly stimulated.

  5. Step 5

    Trigger the G-Jo point with a deep, digging fingertip massage for 15 to 30 seconds. Proper stimulation of a good control point typically produces acupressure reactions such as breaking out in a sweat and lightheadedness. Repeat this process on the same spot on the opposite side of the body.

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