Fengchi
At the hairline at the back of the head, in the hollows just outside the two thick muscles of the neck. One on each side. One on each side.
One of the 361 points in the WHO standard.
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- Where
- At the hairline at the back of the head, in the hollows just outside the two thick muscles of the neck. One on each side.
- How to press
- Cup your head in both hands, set your thumbs in the hollows, and press up and in toward the centre of the head.
- Pressure
- Press until it feels strong but still comfortable. Take 5 seconds to press in, 5 seconds to release, about 5 times.timing to be confirmed in review
- Caution
- Do not twist your neck forcefully. Stop if you feel dizzy.to be confirmed in review
Symptoms where Fengchi is covered
Stars are given to each pairing of a symptom and a point. The same point can be better studied for one symptom than another.
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Pressure Points for Headache ★★☆ (provisional)
One of the points most often used in a small trial of acupressure in 28 people with chronic headache. It is also the most used point in acupuncture studies.[1][2]
Other points in the same area
See all of “Head, face and neck pressure points” on one diagram
Sources
- Hsieh LL et al. Effect of acupressure and trigger points in treating headache: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Chin Med. 2010;38(1):1-14. PubMed 20128040／DOI 10.1142/S0192415X10007634
- Lu L et al. Acupoints for Tension-Type Headache: A Literature Study Based on Data Mining Technology. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021;2021:5567697. PubMed 33777156／DOI 10.1155/2021/5567697
- World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region. 2008. (locations not yet checked against the original text)