How to Find Pressure Points on the Back and Body

Pressure points on the back are among the easiest to locate on the human body. The area is relatively large and the muscles more defined than on other body parts. Pressure points on the back are most commonly used to relieve stress, treat back pain, and in massage.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

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   Start at the top of the back along the ridge of muscle running from the shoulders to the neck. Press the point on the back of that ridge about mid way between the shoulder and the neck. This is best done by placing both hands on the shoulders and pressing forward with fingers or thumbs.

2. 

   Move down the back to a position between the shoulder blades. Press the points between the shoulder blades on both sides of the spine. Pressure should be applied about one inch to each side. Never apply pressure directly to the spine.

3. 

   Work your way down the spine. Pressure points are found on both sides of the spine all the way down the back. Stop when you reach a position directly between the elbows. Press the point one inch on either side of the spine.

4. 

   Go even father down the back until you reach the top of the buttocks. Press the points on the muscles just below the line of the pelvis. This will be both painful and pleasurable. A number of major nerves run through here so your legs might tingle.

5. 

   Bring your hands up to the arm pits. Find the muscles that run from the sides of the back to under the arms. Press the point on the sides of those muscles about two inches below the arm pits. Ticklish people might not let you do this one.

Tips & Warnings

• Apply gentle, steady pressure to each pressure point. Stop if you experience any pain. Work the pressure around the area to find the best location. Pressure points vary from person to person. In some people they are extremely sensitive while others do not feel them at all. Experiment to see what works for you.

Resources

• PRESSthePOINT.com
• Pressure Point Locations
• Find Pressure Points on the Head
• Find Pressure Points on the Hand
• Find Pressure Points on the Foot
• Relieve Toothache with Pressure Points
• Find Pressure Points on the Body
• Find Pressure Points on the Leg
• Find Pressure Points on the Chest
• Find Pressure Points on the Neck
• Find Pressure Points on the Arm
• EmergingDragon.com
• IwantTHEMfired.com

[maxmonkey]

on 7/12/2009 Thank you. Your comments give me a great sense of satisfaction.

[lighthouse1958]

on 7/11/2009 Thank you so much for this article. I have been going to therapy for my back and he worked on my back just where you did on your pictures. He made my back so much better. I hope this article helps others out as it did me. thanks, 5* and rec. As a matter of fact I like all your articles. Will be checking out more of them later on.

[tnpos]

on 6/29/2009 I have a back back so this is good. 5 for this! PAL!

[loriomel]

on 6/1/2009 Very useful!*****

[maxmonkey]

on 4/8/2009 Thanks for commenting on my pressure point article. If you want to learn more about pressure points all over the body, check out pressthepoint.com. I also contribute to that website.Maxmonkey