Acupressure Points for Ankle Pain
Acupressure is an effective natural method to help reduce ankle pain by applying pressure to specific acupressure points on the body. The following are the commonly used acupressure points to reduce ankle pain that you can do on your own. Instead of using your fingers, you can also use a tool called an acupressure pen, which is a pen-like tool with a small rounded end. Once you master this simple self-care technique, you can use it anytime and anywhere.
Taixi (KI3)
Taixi, also known as Great Stream, is often used to relieve ankle pain. It is located on the medial aspect of the foot, posterior to the medial malleolus, in the depression between the tip of the medial malleolus and tendo calcaneus. Use your thumb and apply pressure or you can do circular motion with thumb.
Weizhong (BL40)
Weizhong, also known as Middle of the Crease, can be used to relieve ankle pain. It is located at the midpoint of the back of your knee, in the center of the popliteal crease. Use your thumb or forefinger and apply pressure or you can do circular motion with finger.
Taibai (SP3)
Taibai, also known as Great White, can be used to relieve ankle pain. It is located on the inside of the foot below the ball of the big toe. It lies on the side of the foot at the junction of the red and white skin. Use your thumb or forefinger and apply pressure or you can do circular motion with finger.
Kunlun (BL60)
Kunlun is an acupressure point that can be used to relieve swelling in the ankles and feet. It is located in a depression midway between the tip of the lateral malleolus and the outer edge of the achilles tendon. Use your thumb or forefinger and apply pressure or you can do circular motion with finger.
