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.

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