According to the theory of Acupressure, the Three Mile Point (St 36) can help strengthen the immune system and reduce fatigue. (see May 9, 2006 post: What is Acupressure?)
Location: Four finger widths below the kneecap and one inch to the outside of the shinbone. If you are on the correct spot, a muscle should flex as you move your foot up and down.
Benefits:This point can strengthen the body, especially the immune system; tone the muscles and aid digestion; and relieve fatigue.
An effective way to work with the Three Mile Point (St 36) is to place the index, middle and ring fingertips on the point and surrounding area and alternately press and release in a pumping motion for 30 seconds - 1 minute. Repeat this press and release pumping motion on the other leg.
Another suggestion is to place your right heel on the Three Mile Point (St 36) of your left leg and briskly rub the heel up and down over the point and surrounding area for 30 seconds - 1 minute. Repeat this same motion on the other leg by placing your left heel on the Three Mile Point (St 36) of your right leg and briskly rubbing the heel up and down over the point and surrounding area for 30 seconds - 1 minute.
Caution: This acupressure information is not a substitution for qualified medical advice. If you don't know what is causing pain or other symptoms, consult a medical doctor before you start treating yourself.
