Location: On the back of the hand, in the soft web between the thumb and index finger, at the highest point when the thumb and index finger are brought together.

Find it: Relax the hand; slide your opposite thumb into the webbing and press toward the index metacarpal.

Technique: Steady, firm pressure or slow circles for 30–60s each hand. Repeat up to 3 rounds.

Common uses: Headache, facial tension, jaw tightness, general stress relief, menstrual cramps.

Contraindication: Traditionally avoided during pregnancy.

Location: On the inner forearm, three finger-widths from the wrist crease, between the two prominent tendons.

Find it: Place three fingers from the wrist crease; the point sits between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.

Technique: Moderate pressure directly downward, 60–90s each side; excellent for on-the-go relief (e.g., during travel).

Common uses: Nausea (including pregnancy and motion sickness), anxiety, chest tightness.

Location: On the outer shin, about four finger-widths below the kneecap and one finger-width lateral to the tibia’s front crest.

Find it: Slide off the lower outer corner of the kneecap; move a finger’s breadth to the outside edge of the shin bone.

Technique: Firm, vertical pressure or small circles, 60–90s each leg.

Common uses: Fatigue, low immunity, digestive support, nausea relief, knee comfort.

Location: On the inner lower leg, four finger-widths above the highest point of the inner ankle bone, just behind the tibia.

Technique: Moderate pressure for 60s each side; combine with LV3 for cramps.

Contraindication: Commonly avoided during pregnancy.

Location: On the top of the foot, in the hollow between the first and second metatarsal bones, about two finger-widths from the web.

Technique: Firm but comfortable pressure or gentle kneading, 45–60s each foot.

Common uses: Emotional tension, headaches, menstrual discomfort, eye strain.

Location: Below the skull base, in the hollows on either side where neck muscles attach.

Technique: Hook thumbs into hollows and press upward toward the eyes, 45–60s. Breathe slowly.

Location: On the wrist crease, at the pinky side, in the small hollow near the pisiform bone.

Technique: Gentle pressure, 60–90s each wrist; great before bed.

Location: On the sole, in the depression about one-third down from the toes to the heel (where the arch begins).

Technique: Gentle to moderate pressure with thumb or massage tool, 60s each foot.

Location: On the midline of the lower abdomen, about two finger-widths below the navel.

Technique: Soft, steady pressure with warm hands, 60s. Avoid deep pressure, and avoid during pregnancy.

Location: On the lower back, about two finger-widths lateral to the spine at the level of the waist (roughly L2).

Technique: Gentle sustained pressure or knuckle circles, 45–60s each side. Avoid pressing directly on the spine.

Location: On the buttock, roughly one-third of the way from the outer hip bone to the tailbone (find the tender spot in the gluteal muscles).

Technique: Use body weight against a wall/ball; hold 30–45s each side.

Location: In the hollow between the inner ankle bone and the Achilles tendon.

Technique: Gentle to moderate pressure, 45–60s each side.

Location: Midpoint between the inner ends of the eyebrows.

Technique: Very gentle circular massage, 60–90s.