Acupressure points
ST36
Leg Three Miles
Commonly used for motility
Directions
- Location

Front and outer lower legThis point is used on both sides. Just below the bony bump at the top of the shin, in the muscle beside the shinbone. This is roughly four of your own finger widths below the kneecap and one of your own finger widths outside the shinbone.
- Sidedness
- Use on both sides
- Pressure and timing
- Hold for 1–2 min on each side. Repeat daily if helpful. Use the pad of a finger or thumb and keep the pressure comfortable, never painful. Stop if it hurts, and do not press over broken, irritated, or infected skin.
