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Acupressure points help relieve muscle cramps and spasms in two ways: by using a specific point associated with cramps and by pressing points directly on the cramped muscle.
Acupressure For Cramps And Spasms:
Acupressure Points Cramps, Spasms:
Middle Of A Person GV26:
Location:
Two thirds of the way up from the upper lip to the nose.
Benefits:  This first-aid revival point has traditionally been used for cramps, fainting, and dizziness.
Bigger Rushing LV3:
Location:
On the top of the foot in the valley between the big toe and the second toe.
Benefits:  Relieves foot cramps, headaches, tired eyes, and hangovers, as well as allergies and arthritis.

Note:  You do not have to use all these points.  Using just one or two, using the exercises on the following page, can still be effective:
On To: Acupressure Exercises For Cramps And Spasms
Supporting Mountain B57:
(For a leg cramp in the calf, focus on the following acupressure point):
Location:
In the center of the base of the calf muscle, midway between the crease behind the knee and the heel, at the bottom of the calf muscle bulge.
Benefits:  Relieves leg cramps (especially in the calf muscle), knee pain, lumbago, and feet swelling.
Having Trouble Finding The Right Spot?  See the Printable Acupressure Charts pages.
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