Name: Feishu (BL 13)

Location: between the spine and the shoulder blade, one finger width below the top of shoulder blade.

Benefits: Relieves pain of the upper back and shoulder, crooked spine, turtle back in children, lumbar pain and stiffness. Reduces Cough, fullness of the chest, shortness of breath with no desire to speak, persistent chest pain, difficult breathing on lying down, coughing of phlegm.

To activate your body’s self-healing power, first locate of the acupressure points that you need to work on for your specific needs. Apply firm pressure is the most fundamental technique. Use thumbs, fingers, palms, the side of the hand, or knuckles to apply steady, stationary pressure to the point for 1-2 minutes.

A general guideline to follow is that the pressure should be firm enough so that it hurts a little. The more developed the muscles are, the more pressure you should apply. If you feel extreme sensitivity or pain, gradually decrease the pressure until you find a balance between pain and pleasure. Do not continue to press a point that is excruciatingly painful.