Acupressure/finger acupuncture techniques for motion sickness and nausea
Acupressure, or finger acupuncture, is a variation of traditional
acupuncture. It can be helpful for a variety of ailments including nausea and/or
motion sickness. It involves firmly massaging specific acupuncture points
related to nausea and/or motion sickness. This is the idea behind the wristbands
recommended for morning sickness (sold under the name Seabands, etc.). These
wristbands contain a small pea-sized nodule that is held firmly in place over
acupressure point P6.
Technique
Locate the point P6 shown here. It is about two inches above the
middle of the palmar wrist crease in between the two tendons.
This can be done while sitting or laying down.
Use the thumb to firmly press down and massage the point using a
circular motion.
It works best if done on both sides at the same time. Thus, you may
need a friend or relative to help. If no one else is available, you can
perform this on each side for five minutes per session.
You can massage the point for up to five minutes many times per day
when you experience nausea and/or motion sickness.
Acupressure is a safe, non-drug, simple to learn technique that can
reduce nausea and/or motion sickness.
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