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Do you know those knots between
your shoulder blades? Those knots are blocked acupressure points;
releasing them can bring healing energy to benefit your lungs and heart.
These acupressure points can relieve hypertension and help balance your
blood pressure. They can also be healing for heartaches, emotional
pain, anxiety, depression, sadness, grief and emotional numbness. These
upper back acupressure points also benefit the lungs, asthma, chest
congestion, and relieve sleep disorders, which in traditional Chinese
medicine is related to the heart, and can be healing for emotional
wounds. Know anyone who could use these points? To get more details
about how to release these acupressure points on yourself
 The easiest way to find these points,
is to feel for muscular knots in your upper back, between your shoulder
blades. Pressing gradually right on the tense spots, and holding for a
minute or two minute while breathing slowly and deeply, can release
them. The acupressure points are located directly underneath each knot.
For best results, press these points 2 or 3 times a day, regularly for
several weeks. Once you obtain some relief, continue to press them just
once a day or every other day, for maintenance and prevention.
If you have any problems I
mentioned above, try an Acupressure Therapist, Shiatsu Practitioner,
Asian Bodywork Therapist, or an Acupuncturist. If you can’t find a
practitioner, or can’t afford to pay, here’s another excellent choice –
follow my directions below.
Self-Care: The
problem for most of us is that these healing points are very difficult
to reach. Thus, I suggest using a couple of tennis balls. Place two
rubber balls in a sock, separated by a folded, dry sponge or wash cloth,
so the balls are an inch or so apart. Tie the sock in a knot or with
twist-ties, a little rope or string, so that the balls are firmly in
place. Roll the balls up into a hand towel, making a large cylinder,
like a burrito.
Lie down on your back on your
bed, placing the tennis balls underneath you. If you need more pressure,
then place these balls on a carpeted surface, placing the two balls
underneath your upper back, between your shoulder blades. The sponge
should be in the center on your spine, with a ball on each side for
balance. Bend your knees with you feet flat on the bed or floor. Slowly
roll the balls to different positions on your upper back. Breathe deeply
with your eyes closed for a few minutes.
If your back pain flares up
afterwards, you will need to place another plush folded towel or soft
pillow between your back and the balls. You can gradually increase the
length of time, as long as you deeply relax with your eyes closed
immediately afterwards, for at least five minutes, covered with a sheet
or blanket. Deep relaxation is key for healing yourself, especially
after receiving Acupressure or Acupuncture. (Most people don’t know
this.)
Be sure to relax two or three
times more than the time you practiced. If you roll the balls over your
back for five minutes, then deeply relax for ten to fifteen minutes.
Continue to breathe deeply as you tell yourself to completely relax,
imaging that each deep inhalation is giving your body the vital oxygen
it needs to regain its strength, balance, and good health.
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