Acupressure Exercises For Constipation

Acupressure Exercises For Constipation:

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For Best Results, start this routine lying down on your back.

Step One: Firmly Press CV6:
Place all of your fingertips directly between your navel and pubic bone. Gradually press in one inch deep or until you can lightly touch something firm. Maintain this firm pressure while you breathe deeply and keep your eyes closed.

Step Two: Stimulate S36:
Place your right heel on the outside of the left shinbone beneath your knee. Briskly rub this point for one minute. Then do the same on the opposite leg.

Step Three: Firmly Squeeze LI4:
Spread your left thumb and index finger apart. Place your right thumb in the webbing in the back of your left hand and your fingertips on the palm directly behind your thumb. Gradually squeeze the thumb and index finger of your right hand together to firmly press into the webbing. Angle the pressure in toward the bone that connects with your left index finger. Take three long, slow, deep

breaths as you continue to press the webbing of your left hand for one minute. Now switch sides and press LI4 on your right hand. Press the webbing firmly as you take another few long, slow, deep breaths.

Step Four: Press Point LI11:
Bend your right arm in front of you with your palm facing down. To find this point place the fingertips of your left hand on the outside of your right forearm, where the elbow crease ends. Breathe deeply as you firmly press into this point for one minute. Now switch hands and massage LI11 on your other arm. Breathe deeply as you firmly press this point in the elbow joint for one minute.