“Where is the pressure point on your leg?”

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There are many point on the legs.

Yes, there are so many, you better look at shiatsu or tuina's book.

Your legs may not receive the best circulation, especially if you have to be on your feet or sit at a computer for eight or more hours every day. You can help increase blood flow to the lower extremities and relieve sluggish arteries by performing self- or professional acupressure on various points of the legs. From the top of your thighs to your ankles, traditional Chinese medicine and acupressure and acupuncture therapies utilize pressure points to help restore and promote healthy blood and lymph circulation.

Wei Zhong
The wei zhong pressure point is in the soft part on the back of your leg, directly behind the knee joint. Also known as Bladder 40, this pressure point manipulates the popliteal artery, which in turn supplies blood to smaller arteries along the front side of the lower leg or shin area, according to Dr. Ben Kim. Press this point with the pad of your thumb or index finger for about one minute to promote and maintain good blood flow and circulation to your lower legs.

ST-36
The pressure point commonly known as ST-36 is found along the front of the shin, about four finger widths below the center of the kneecap, according to Dr. Kim. This pressure point also helps restore healthy flow of blood and lymph to the lower legs and may help relieve pain and stiffness caused by shin splints, which are inflammation of lower leg muscles along the front of the calf.

Three Yin Intersection
Also known as Spleen 6, according to the Institute for Integrative Healthcare Studies, the Three Yin Intersection is about three fingers' width above the top of the medial malleolus, or the lower end of the tibia or lower leg where it joins the ankle toward the inside of the body, or medial aspect. This pressure point is believed to be the intersection of the kidney, liver and spleen channels that promote nourishment for the blood and may be manipulated to help treat anxiety, abdominal cramping, and headaches.

There is no single pressure point on your leg, there are 6 energetic meridians in Chinese medicine (12 in Japanese Shiatsu) with over a hundred different points to choose from - what would be appropriate for you depends on your specific maladies and constitution. Basically, your legs (like all of your body) are covered in them.

There are many, many pressure points on the leg.

Warmly,

Natalie Ramsey, MS LAc

There are many pressure points on the legs.

Thank you for the question,

Actually there are many acupressure points on the leg, we use different pressure points to treat different health issues.

Sometimes muscles form “knots” and adhesions. When those points are released, sometimes the patient feels like a release in pressure. To have a better idea on what is happening with your legs. The best course of action is to schedule an appointment.

There are hundreds on the leg. And there are plenty of books on acupuncture points and anatomy out there.

There are many, many acupuncture points on the leg.

There are over 80 acupuncture points on the legs. To determine which would be most effective for your self treatment, I recommend seeing an acupuncturist.

There are quite a few pressure points on the leg.

There are many pressure points on legs. I pick few points here : St 36 (足 三里), Gb34 (阳陵泉), Gb39 (悬钟), Lr5 (蠡沟), St40 (丰隆), Sp6 (三阴交). These are important points along with others. Where are they? I suggest you buy an acupuncture textbook because it is hard to tell you.

There are many acupuncture points / acupressure points on the legs. You can google acupuncture points on the legs and see all the different meridians and points along them.

Pressure point for what? In Chinese medical theory there are 6 primary channels and 4 extraordinary vessels which run on the low limbs. The points on these channels can be used for things as widely varied as upper limb and shoulder pain, digestive issues, low energy, stress, groin pain, urinary problems, bowel issues, as well as local issues with the leg and foot.