Sometimes back pain becomes so severe that one does not even have the courage to get up from the bed and move. In this situation, it seems that if only something happens that the back pain disappears by magic.

In such a situation, acupressure helps in reducing back pain. In acupressure technique, this pain can be reduced by applying pressure on certain points. Acupressure points like CV6, B23, B47 help in relieving back pain. In this article we will know about acupressure points for back pain -

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  1. Acupressure Points For Back Pain
  2. Summary
Doctors for Quick Relief: Top 5 Acupressure Points for Back Pain

Acupressure points play an important role in curing back pain. We are explaining all these points in detail below -

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CV6

This acupressure point is located 2 fingers below the navel. Pressure has to be applied on it with the index finger or middle finger.

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B23 And B47

These points are located on both sides of the lower back. They are located at a width of 2 fingers on either side of the spine. To apply pressure on it, after placing the hands on the waist, move the thumb towards the spine and after finding the point, apply pressure.

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B48 And GB30

The B48 point is located on both sides of the hip bone at a width of about two fingers from the big bone in the lower part of the spine. At the same time, GB30 is located in the middle above the hip bone and below the butt. Light pressure has to be applied with both thumbs on these 2 pressure points from both sides.

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B53 And B54

The point located exactly in the middle behind the knee is called B54. At the same time, the point slightly outside is called B53. For this, sit or stand with legs straight, at this time both hands should be on the side of the knee. After finding the point in the empty space of the knee with the index or middle fingers, press firmly.

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4GI

This point is located slightly above the joint of the thumb and index finger. With the other hand, apply pressure on the point between the thumb and index finger. After applying strong pressure for a few seconds, release it. Repeat this 4 to 5 times. After this, repeat the same process on the other hand. Keep in mind that 4GI reduces back pain but only when the person is lying down.

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LIV3

LIV3 point is located between the big toe and the second finger of the foot, where both of them join together. Here strong pressure has to be applied using the thumb or index finger, because this point can be slightly soft. Repeat the same on the other foot.

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In back pain, the condition of the person worsens, sometimes the pain is so much that there is difficulty in moving. In this situation, by applying pressure on the acupressure points mentioned in this article, the person gets relief from back pain. Here we make it clear that pressure should not be applied on acupressure points by yourself. Initially it should be done by an expert and once you are trained, then do it yourself.

Dr. Vikas Patel

Dr. Vikas Patel

Orthopedics
6 Years of Experience

Dr. Navroze Kapil

Dr. Navroze Kapil

Orthopedics
7 Years of Experience

Dr. Abhishek Chaturvedi

Dr. Abhishek Chaturvedi

Orthopedics
5 Years of Experience

Dr. G Sowrabh Kulkarni

Dr. G Sowrabh Kulkarni

Orthopedics
1 Years of Experience

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