Arm Acupressure: Complete Guide to TCM Points + Techniques

Arm pain affects 68% of developers and 68% of craftspeople. Mechanisms: repetitive movements, prolonged tension, poor posture.

Affected Areas

Tennis elbow: painful outer elbow (LI11)

Forearm tendinitis: overloaded extensors (LI10)

Carpal tunnel syndrome: median nerve compression at the wrist (PC5/6, TE5)

Essential Acupressure Points for the Arms

LI4 (Hegu) - Large Intestine - Back of hand between thumb/index finger: UNIVERSAL arm point, relieves general pain.

LI10 (Shousanli) - Large Intestine - Forearm 2 cun below the crease: Tones extensors, CRITICAL for office work/crafts.

LI11 (Quchi) - Large Intestine - Outer elbow: MAJOR anti-inflammatory effect, tennis elbow, rapid relief.

PC5 (Jianshi) / PC6 (Neiguan) - Pericardium - Inner forearm 3 and 2 cun above the anterior wrist crease. Relaxes flexors, carpal tunnel syndrome.

TE5 (Waiguan) - Triple Energizer - Back of forearm 2 cun above wrist: Prevents carpal tunnel syndrome, relieves wrist pain.

SI3 (Houxi) - Small Intestine - Ulnar edge of hand: Prevents chronic pain in the dominant arm.

Daily Arm Acupressure Protocol

• BEFORE activity: 10/15 min (prepares tendons)

• DURING: break every 2-3h (10/15 min releases tension)

• AFTER:15-60 min (complete recovery)

Optimal routine: 35-90 min/day = TOTAL MSD prevention.

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